Rowan Dear, Hunting For Dragons (ANIMAL 2024)

The Leafy Sea Dragons of South Australia have to be one of the most unique animals on the planet. Masters of disguise to their environment, it is hard to find them, and even when you do, they can disappear very quickly. These 3 images show the leafy sea dragon in their environment and highlighting their unique appearance. using a 90mm macro lens for a close up portrait, a slow shutter speed to create a blurred effect and a 3d looking image of a cheeky leafy hiding in the grass

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.