Numerous small fish swimming in the water, seen from underneath.
powerful image of man rescuing a whale.
Black and white photo of a woman's torso holding a surfboard, wearing a bikini top and bottom, with rings on her fingers.
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Black and white image of a person lying on sand wearing a bikini and sun hat.
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Whale shark swimming in deep blue ocean with distinctive white spots and patterns.
A large manta ray swimming underwater, viewed from below against a blue water background.
A row of lush green palm trees under a clear blue sky.
A fish swimming in clear water
A mantaray with cut-out details laid on a dark surface, lit dramatically from above.
A guitarfish swimming on a sandy ocean floor with a light blue tint.
Underwater view of a large whale, likely a humpback, swimming in deep blue ocean.
Black and white side profile portrait of a woman with long hair looking away.
Close-up of a white jellyfish with a translucent, bell-shaped body, floating in dark water.
Close-up of a ray lying on a sandy surface.
Aerial view of two people with surfboards casting long shadows on sandy beach
Close-up view of blue, curly, layered structures in a dark background, resembling a biological or coral formation.
Aerial view of a boat floating in clear, turquoise water next to a sandy beach.
A colorful octopus on a sandy surface, displaying its tentacles and textured skin.
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A school of remoras swimming in the dark ocean.
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Black and white photograph of two dolphins swimming underwater, side by side.
A black and white fine art print of manta
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An aerial view of dense tropical forest with tall palm trees and lush green foliage.

WYLDE.

For the Untamed

Wylde is the untamed fire within - the passion that pushes us to create, connect, educate and inspire others. It’s a celebration of authenticity, a call to connect with self and others, and a reminder to live boldly.

For me, Wylde began with the ocean and a camera - a love affair with nature, light, people, and the stories that connect us all.  

I’m so grateful to share my Wylde with you. I hope it inspires you to embrace yours, whatever form it takes.

Behind the camera

Miesa Grobbelaar is an award-winning photographer specialising in underwater, wedding, lifestyle, and travel imagery. Through a distinctive perspective, her work celebrates art while educating, inspiring, and encouraging the protection of the natural world we share.

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Discover the Maldives beyond the postcards. Local island stays, unforgettable marine encounters, cultural experiences, and world-class photography come together in a curated adventure through some of the most breathtaking waters in the Indian Ocean.

MALDIVES

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Stills from the ocean in black & white. The ocean, and the role she plays in human life, has been sitting on my mind a lot lately. There is a deep privilege in simply witnessing her at all; not as owners or controllers, but as temporary observer
A little mixbag of all the big and small ocean critters hanging around the Ningaloo lately… Shooting with Nikon Z8 + @nauticamhousings 💛🖤 #myocean #nikoncreator #natgeoyourshot #ningalooreef #australiascoralcoast
Shot this series for my friend and her passion project @mahisilver_ It’s easy to overlook how much thought goes into something like this - the back and forth, the decisions, the refining until it finally feels right. Every detail considered,
Next stop: The big blue After weeks beneath the sand, the first tiny hatchlings finally break through the surface. They begin a journey that’s been written into them from the start… 🐢🌄 Shooting with @nikonaustralia #turtlehatchlin
It’s pretty much just a mini countdown till the season starts and the whalesharks are back on the Ningaloo Reef 🥹 Can’t wait to swim with and photograph these spotty fish again! Shooting with @nikonaustralia #whaleshark #seeaustralia
NINGALOO // NYINGGULU ✨🪩🧡 The season is about to start here on the Ningaloo… One of the few places in the world where you can swim ethically with whalesharks in the wild, plus encounter a range of marine species who are always ready to show