These mesmeric images show the unique bond a group of freedivers formed with gigantic sperm whales. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Their sperm whale encounter occurred this summer, and through their imagery Alex and Alex hope to show the bonds humans can have with even the most intimidating of animals. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
“We also look to demonstrate that there is no need to keep these creatures in an aquarium to show how beautiful nature is. Freedom is primordial for these big animals.” (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Roubaud, 37, said, “We try to show that a peaceful interaction is possible and try to transmit our passion.” (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Swimming just inches away from the huge mammals, the divers are dwarfed in size. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Photographers Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer, who are based in Paris, travel the world to capture these stunning pictures. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Since childhood, both friends have had an interest in the underwater world and diving. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
“People are generally impressed and think it’s very dangerous to dive with whales and sharks, but it’s not.” (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
“We have always had good responses to our work,” says Voyer, 37. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Though free diving is a professional sport, an added benefit is traveling the world and encountering fabulous deep-sea creatures. (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
“We always let them come to us.” (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
“Our philosophy is to never harass them.” (Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer/Caters News)
Divers swim with sperm whales
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