Australian photographer Jasmine Carey first swam with whales in 2014 and was struck by their inherent grace and gentle nature. As an accomplished rescue and safety diver, she’s a critical member of the Whales Underwater team — a company that offers opportunities to swim with humpbacks in Tonga or orcas in Norway.

Continue on for some of Carey’s stunning images of these giants of the sea and marvel at their natural beauty and don’t forget to follow her on Instagram at @pxlexplorer for more.