This is an observation of wonder and intrigue, exploring our emotional attachment and connection to nature. Imagery that resonates, depicting collective memories of the real, physical and natural world.
❛In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.❜ - Baba Dioum
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Observing Sperm Whales.
A whale the size of a London bus seems small in the vastness of the ocean, yet up close their presence is mesmerising, transcending any other encounter with any other living thing.
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❛The ocean is a living paradox of calm and chaos.❜
In the heart of nature's chaos lies a breathtaking beauty that defies conventional understanding. The interplay of seemingly disordered elements creates a mesmerising tapestry, where life thrives amidst unpredictability.
❛ In the ocean, we find the essence of life, a symphony of survival and connection.❜
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Humanities imposed order on nature often obscures the innate harmony that exists within its complexity. Do we dare disturb the universe that sustains us?
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This montage is made up of material we recorded while in São Miguel, walking through some of the themes and ascetics we will be exploring with our current film.
⚠️ According to the regional legislation, swimming with whales and other cetaceans that are not dolphins is forbidden in the Azores. This work was performed under the authorization n° 03-ORAC-2023 issued by the Government, on the date: 22/04/23.
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