Winners Gallery
1st place Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Jack Pokoj Philippines
9°13'19.4"N
123°17'23.4"E
A lizardfish’s open mouth reveals a surprise. "It seemed that the lizardfish was trying to swallow the other fish tail-first before it got stuck in its throat," says Pokoj. "Both fish looked to be in some distress. Lizardfish are ambush predators and swim away if a diver gets too close, so this behaviour was highly unusual. The lizardfish kept its mouth open as if it wanted the fish inside its mouth to escape."
BEHIND THE LENS
Jack Pokoj United Kingdom (UK)
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Early morning shoot
- Windy conditions
- 10-metre visibility
- Coastal walk-in
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