A RED-faced cod enjoying some dental hygiene work from a shrimp is one of the prize winners in a prestigious photography competition.

       The Dentist, captured in waters off a southern Japanese island by Takayuki Toriumi, came first in this year’s International Photography Awards.

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       The Dentist was captured in waters off a southern Japanese island by Takayuki Toriumi Credit: Capture Media Agency 4

       An incredible shot of a polar bear enjoying a nap also scooped a prize Credit: Capture Media Agency 4

       This stunning photograph shows two leopards pouncing on their dinner Credit: Capture Media Agency

       Toriumu said: “A few years ago, I came across a cod enjoying the shrimp’s cleaning service on a southern Japanese island.

       "I captured this delightful scene as if he were being examined by shrimp doctor.”

       A shot of a polar bear enjoying a nap in a remote part of Canada earned Martin Gregus second prize.

       Other favourites were two leopards pouncing on their dinner and a shot of a cowboy ducking to avoid a bull.

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       An incredible shot of a cowboy ducking to avoid a bull Credit: Capture Media Agency