Squid at Sunset Reef Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

“Upon returning from the reef after a night dive, I swam toward a bright reflection and came eye-to-eye with this beautiful, curious squid," said Charles Viggers, a Nature's Best photographer.

They may not be as picturesque as Viggers's image, but we have other photos and videos of cephalopods on the Ocean Portal. You can catch a glimpse of a giant squid eye, watch a dumbo octopod swim, and hear Smithsonian zoologist Dr. Clyde Roper discuss the over-sized anatomy of the giant squid

Squid at Sunset Reef Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands <div class='credit'><strong>Credit:</strong> Squid at Sunset Reef Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands </div>
Credit: Charles Viggers/Nature’s Best Photography

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

What a beautiful shot - and what a fantastic display! I'm always amazed at the color patterns squid can generate, but I've never seen one so gorgeous captured so exquisitely before. Congratulations and well done!