Blue brilliance beneath the waves

Photographer Dheeraj Khandelwal shares his experience of capturing bioluminescence that was witnessed over the weekend

- DIYA MARIA GEORGE

N the stillness of the night, the ocean awakens with an ethereal glow, the waves laced with streaks of neon blue. Captured by photographer Dheeraj Khandelwal, these images reveal the rare and mysterious phenomenon of bioluminescence along the Chennai coast that was witnessed over the weekend. The shots show the blue light tracing the crest of the waves. The longer exposure used to capture this moment blends the glowing waves into a mist-like dream, allowing the viewer to feel as if they are witnessing something magical.