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Photo #13370597

Published: 25 feb, 2026

Nikon Z7AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED1/200f/32ISO 200105 mm

Luis Arpa

Hospitalet, Spain

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This image features a Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) photographed in Indonesia’s Lembeh Strait in 2025. Captured in silhouette, the seahorse clings to its perch with its prehensile tail while its illuminated eye emerges strikingly against the surrounding darkness.

The image is meaningful because it reflects the delicate, understated beauty of a species increasingly threatened by habitat loss and collection pressures. The contrast between its soft profile and the single bright eye emphasizes the stillness characteristic of seahorses when resting or surveying their surroundings.

I approached slowly, ensuring the seahorse remained relaxed and stationary on its chosen holdfast. By positioning the light at a precise angle, I was able to highlight only the eye while maintaining the animal’s natural posture and minimizing disturbance.

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