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Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Merche Llobera Costa Rica
"In the midst of the Pacific Ocean's azure waters off Costa Rica, I waited for the perfect shot," says Llobera. "Two Chilean devil rays were gliding gracefully through a swirling baitball of lantern fish. I marvelled at their synchronised movements, each dive and turn executed with precision. Patiently, I observed their collaboration, a masterful display of teamwork in pursuit of sustenance. Finally, the moment I had been waiting for arrived: the rays moved in unison around an almost perfectly round baitball and the sunbeams lit up the background."
BEHIND THE LENS

Merche Llobera Spain
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Low wind
- Bright sunshine
- Midday shoot
- Site accessed by boat
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