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Mercury killer whale
Mercury killer whale

Mercury killer whale

A silhouette against the metallic blue of the fjord

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A photograph that seems to belong to another world. In the cold light of the fjord, the orca's skin reflects the water like liquid metal. The dark waves sculpt deep, almost abstract shapes, while its dorsal fin rises like a black monolith, framed by the last rays of the sky.

The deep, dense blue palette lends the scene a nocturnal and mysterious atmosphere. The water's surface becomes a texture, a dark velvet sculpted by the wind. The orca, meanwhile, emerges like a primal, almost unreal force, embodying the raw and elegant power of the Arctic.

It is an image that immediately strikes the viewer with its texture, intensity, and exceptional visual presence.
Mercury killer whale
Mercury killer whale Sale price€49,00

The story behind the image

“I remember that day perfectly. The sky was very overcast, almost completely obscured, and the light seemed to glide across the water without ever really reaching it. We were heading back to the port after a difficult day: few animals visible, few opportunities to launch. I had almost mentally packed away the gear.”

And then, just before heading back, a small group of orcas appeared on the surface. The wind had created long, dark, and imposing waves. Among them, a large male broke away and began swimming in our direction.

I asked Lucas, our skipper, to help me position myself correctly. At that precise moment, a brief opening in the sky let through a cold, almost metallic light. It struck the animal's back, creating this improbable reflection, like moving mercury.

I only triggered it four or five times.
It was a brief, almost fleeting moment, but breathtakingly beautiful.

Stéphane Granzotto

Why is this image unique?

This image is unique because it captures a rare luminous phenomenon: a cold, harsh, and oblique light that literally transforms the orca's skin into liquid metal. This silvery sheen—combined with the deep blue of the fjord and the darkness of the setting—creates an atmosphere unlike any other.

The photograph condenses the raw power of the animal and the almost supernatural aesthetic of the moment. The sea becomes matter, the sky becomes a stage, and the orca rises like a living sculpture, shaped by the light.

Everything rests on a fragile balance: the wave forming at the right moment, the exact direction of the light, the orientation of the ridge, the distance from the boat. Nothing is predictable, nothing is reproducible.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime moment — an apparition in the blue, where the Arctic reveals a cold, sharp, almost mineral beauty.

Art print

Printed on Canson Infinity paper, each artwork is crafted with professional care, certified, and signed by the artist. Prints are available in various sizes, framed or unframed. Each piece captures the richness of golden hues and the depth of the Arctic sea.

The photographer's recommendation

Orque Mercure is a spectacular image for modern, elegant, and high-contrast interiors. With its deep blues and metallic sheen, it works particularly well in:
• contemporary spaces in cool tones (grey, slate, midnight blue),
• minimalist interiors where it becomes a centerpiece,
• Lounges or offices with high-quality materials: dark wood, black metal, stone, marble,
• nocturnal or dimly lit atmospheres where its reflections take on their full dimension.

A matte black or dark metal frame is ideal for enhancing its graphic character and visual impact.

The artist

Stéphane Granzotto is a photographer, filmmaker, and diver, as well as a Canon Europe and Canson ambassador. His work explores the intimate connections between marine animals and light, in an approach that is both artistic and naturalistic. Discover his complete world on the Biography page.

Place

Northern Norway
Arctic fjord

Species

Orca
Orcinus orca

Device

Canon

The collections

Cachalots

sperm whales

Orques de Norvège

Orcas

Mer

Sea

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