UPY 2025

UPY  Behaviour - Highly Commended
'Sea lion plays with iguana'
Sylvie Ayer

I was trying to take pictures of the marine iguanas. But this sea lion would come and play in front of me and do loops, etc... I was slightly frustrated because I had come to this part of Galapagos to take pictures of the endemic marine iguanas. Suddenly the sea lion took the iguana in its mouth and started to spin with it in front of me. I must admit that I was not ready with my settings for this incredible sight. I will never forget this dive.

Judge's comment: Absolutely amazing shot of a moment which is probably very rarely captured on camera. The photographer managed the composition and the light very well. It could have placed much higher if the image quality would have been better. Keep it up!
Tobias Friedrich