two manta rays underwater

Under the Waves with Karim Iliya for July 2018

2 black mantas as large as vehicles rear up in the waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, congregating on this reef, a known cleaning station where fish will clean their skin

2 manta rays


Karim was published in National Geographic magazine for his humpback whale photography. He now leads his own trips so that others can swim with whales.

If you are interested in swimming with or photographing humpback whales, Karim guides people in small trips between  August and October every year in Tonga. Visit www.dancewithwhales.com to find out more

To see more of Karim’s work, visit his website at www.karimphotography.com





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