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UPY 2026 Coral Reefs - Highly Commended
'Late afternoon lettuce'
Olivier Delorieux
The visibility was actually poor this day, hardly ideal for photography, yet this remarkable lettuce coral felt like an invitation to slow down and look closer. As ambient light faded, the strobes brought it to life, revealing an intricate graphic structure hidden in the gloom—proof that even in subdued conditions the quiet beauty of corals can shine through.
Judge's comment: A transporting photo that takes us straight to the reef and into a rarer sight of pristine coral growth as far as we can see.
Alex Mustard
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