18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A small octopus spreads its tentacles as it tries to disappear amid its surroundings.

This small octopus spreads its tentacles in an attempt to either disappear into its surroundings, or as a warning not to get too close.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Frederiksted, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Camera: NIKON Z 6
Copyright: © Glenn Ostle