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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Yawn

Nassau groupers, an endangered species throughout its range, are famously curious. Once they accept a diver, they'll hang around and often yawn to show their acceptance. Nevertheless, it's no easy task to be right in front of them, ready and fast with the camera to get an image like this.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Cayman Islands
Camera: E-M1
Copyright: © William Goodwin