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Finalist Exploration Photographer of the Year

Alex Kydd Western Australia

23°02'55.1"S 113°46'27.6"E

A fever of cownose rays. “These rays were spiralling and rubbing together throughout the water column,” says photographer Alex Kydd. “The behaviour documented is believed to be a mating or courtship behaviour. Having spent more than five years on Ningaloo Reef this was my first and only encounter with this species – a once in a lifetime.”

BEHIND THE LENS

2021 EPoY finalist, Alex Kydd

Alex Kydd Australia

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Taken while freediving
  • Light wind
  • Sunny conditions
  • 15m underwater visibility

IMAGES BY Alex Kydd

Collective Portfolio Award

2021 Western Australia

Ocean Portfolio Award, third place, Alex Kidd

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