Megaptera

An exclusive, limited-edition series of Cyanotype prints.

I have always been enthralled by the inherent beauty and intellegence of whales and the important role they play in our ecological system; they are living examples of interconnectedness in nature.

The Latin name of the humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big wing of New England." It refers to their giant pectoral fins which are primarily used for manoeuvring and providing sudden bursts of acceleration.

Whales play a crucial role in our environment, re-distributing nutrients across the seas. These are essential to the marine ecosystem and the production of phytoplankton which produce over half of the world's oxygen. Scientists believe that helping whale populations recover from over-harvesting can help reduce greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.