Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) from Gullmarn fjord on Sweden's west coast.

A scene from a dark mud slope at a depth of 30 metres. One lobster emerges from its hole in the mud slope - perhaps fighting off an unwelcome visitor.

Voted a winning image at both BUPG and BSoUP photographic group competitions.

Location: Lysekil, Sweden

Camera Nikon D90, Tokina 10-17zoom