Looks Fishy: Andrey Savin Greets Marine Denizens in His Vibrant Underwater Portraits

All images © Andrey Savin, shared with permission

Skirting the sandy sea floor or floating amidst anemone fronds, the subjects of Andrey Savin’s portraits can’t help but act a little fishy. The photographer meets most of the marine species in the waters around where he lives in the Philippines, fascinated by their enigmatic habits and unique interactions. “The most interesting moments for me are when I observe relationships between living creatures of the same species or interspecies relationships,” he tells Colossal. A finalist for the 2022 Close-Up Photographer of the Year contest, he highlights each individual’s distinctive traits, from snaggleteeth to speckled scales, and their remarkable aquatic home.

Savin is currently working on a project investigating how to take high-quality video with smartphones underwater, along with a continuing focus on capturing animal behavior. You can find more on his website, Instagram, and Behance.

A close-up photo of a fish.

Two close-up photos of fish. A close-up photo of a fish.

A close-up photo of a fish.

Two close-up photos of fish.

A close-up photo of a fish.

A close-up photo of a seahorse.

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