25 Stunning Photos From National Geographic’s Nature Photographer Of the Year Contest

14. “Celestial Terrestrial #1”

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© Matthew Smith

“The alien-looking southern calamari squid is native to Australian and New Zealand coastlines. Its dot-painting-like skin patterns are reminiscent of ancient Aboriginal paintings. It took me several weeks of night dives and patience to achieve this unique portrait: When I shot this frame I was elated!!”

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