Wildlife: Honorable Mention 2021 (professional)
Two Inquisitive Friends by Celia Kujala (United States)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The Australian sea lion is one of the most endangered pinnipeds in the world. One place they can be found is Jurien Bay Marine Park. I was in shallow water, when two Australian sea lion pups swooshed in my direction. They were playing and zipping around each other in what appeared to be a beautiful underwater ballet. However, what happened next was even more special. As they neared me, I must have piqued their interest because the two playful friends became two inquisitive friends and swam to check me out. I was able to capture them at the exact moment they were perfectly posed and staring at me with their curious eyes. I love observing wildlife underwater, but the moments when one connects with wildlife are even more extraordinary. I hope to share with people the magic that I felt.
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