As Luis slipped into the water, curious young sea lions came over for a better look. Grabbing a starfish, one of the pups started throwing it to him. ‘I love the way sea lions interact with divers,’ says Luis. Shooting towards the dawn light he created an artistic impression of their playful nature.
Young California sea lions often use games to hone their skills, especially their fishing techniques. This pup might have been assessing the edibility of the starfish, turning it around for examination. Another youngster slips behind, close to the rocks, its strong fore-flippers enabling it to manoeuvre in the tight space with precision and agility.
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Luis is an underwater photographer who travels across Mexico to capture the beauty and behaviour of its animals and ecosystems. His images have won awards in several international photography competitions and have been published in a number of magazines and coffee table books.
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