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Before the Release

Moments before spawning, two-spot red snappers gather and rise toward the surface. Their bodies press tightly together as the school builds upward, capturing the brief tension before the release of eggs and sperm—a fleeting moment in the cycle of life beneath the sea.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

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Underwater

Non Professional

Before the Release

Moments before spawning, two-spot red snappers gather and rise toward the surface. Their bodies press tightly together as the school builds upward, capturing the brief tension before the release of eggs and sperm—a fleeting moment in the cycle of life beneath the sea.

About Artist

Tatsuro Kudo

Founder & CEO, KUJIRA Inc. PADI scuba instructor SSI Full Cave Diver

Tatsuro Kudo

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Landscapes, Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Japan

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