Gizmodo is right: at first (and second and third) glance, Florian Schulz's outstanding photo looks like a coral reef or something just as beautiful, but still typical. Instead, it is a swarm of Munkiana Devil Rays off the coast of Baja California Sur in Mexico.
The winner of the Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards, Florian Schulz tops the list of amazing photographers who entered this prestigious competition. To view the rest of the winners, check out the gallery above and then head to Telegraph to see more.
Devil Ray Swarms
Florian Schulz is Winner of the Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards
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