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Sea lion pups dance with camera
British photographer captures playful sea lions interacting with underwater camera
In brief
British photographer captures playful sea lions interacting with underwater camera Sea lion pups mimic photographer's movements while being fascinated by their reflections in camera's dome port Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Playful sea lions
Two sea lion pups interacted with photographer, copying her movements as she spun in water
“The playful animals chased, gently nipped, and twisted around the camera, fascinated by their reflections in its curved dome port”
Jurien Bay Marine Park
Western Australia's only sea lion breeding zone hosts 20% of the region's 800-strong population
Underwater gear
Canon 5D Mark IV with housing captured the interaction at 1/200 sec, f/18, ISO 400
Sea lion behavior
Sea lions show curiosity and intelligence through interactions with divers
Other portfolio shots
Stock also captured a green turtle above coral in French Polynesia and a humpback whale calf in Tonga
Award significance
Female Fifty Fathoms Award is peer-nominated and judged by Ocean Photographer of the Year jury
What matters most
Sea lion pups mimic photographer's movements while being fascinated by their reflections in camera's dome port
