23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
An Angel in My Head
A Japetella octopus in the Sea of Cortez. Although not a rare creature, it is usually found thousands of feet below the surface. I’m not sure what drove it to the surface (perhaps a predator?), but I hope it made its way back to where it belongs.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Mexico |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Angela J. Sanchez |