UPY Compact - Highly Commended
Martin Mayobre
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UPY Compact - Highly Commended
'Resilience Beneath the Surface'
Martin Mayobre
An unforgettable moment at Aliwal Shoal off the coast of Umkomaas in South Africa. This potato bass with its broken jaw, from being hooked multiple times by fishermen, now carries the scars of survival. We’ve been told that either the line snapped from its weight, or it was released by cutting the line. It now seems to have found comfort around divers who have helped free it from the hooks. Its trust in us highlights the bond between marine life and those who care for it—a powerful reminder of both human impact and the resilience of wildlife.
Judge's comment: A sad story of a broken jaw turned into a fantastic portrait! The unfortunate groupers face looks almost grumpy and is excellently captured by this frontal view by the photographer. I love this minimalistic view with no other distraction in the background as well.
Tobias Friedrich
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