One Against Four
During the breeding season, male Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama) compete intensely for the opportunity to mate. In this moment, a dominant male attempted to secure a female while four rival males closed in around him, each signalling with shifting colours and postures.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2026Honorable Mention
Underwater
Non Professional
One Against Four
During the breeding season, male Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama) compete intensely for the opportunity to mate. In this moment, a dominant male attempted to secure a female while four rival males closed in around him, each signalling with shifting colours and postures.
About Artist
Vadim Belakhov
I am a certified freediver and underwater photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. Photography has been a long-standing passion of mine, and about five years ago I combined it with another passion—freediving—turning breath-hold diving into both my way of exploring the underwater world and my creative tool. Whether I am travelling or diving locally in Port Phillip Bay, I focus on telling visual stories that show you do not need to be a scuba diver to experience the extraordinary beauty the ocean has to offer.
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