1st prize Nature Singles - Joe Petersburger

Category: World Press Photo Award:: 2010
 
 
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1st prize Nature Singles -  Joe Petersburger
A kingfisher catches a fish, closing its third eyelid. When the kingfisher dives, this lid protects the eye from damage, yet is still sufficiently transparent for the bird to follow its prey underwater.
 
 
Date Posted: 8 August 2010 Last Modified: 8 August 2010