Honorable Mention / 2021 / Nature / Underwater

• Photographer
  Celia Kujala, United States

Diving with Steller sea lions at Hornby Island, British Columbia is always a lot of fun as they love to play with divers. At times they can play a little rough, but they have a gentle side too. This beautiful sea lion came up to me and stared tenderly into my eyes melting my heart.