23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Ancient Watcher
A caiman rises head-on from shallow water, its rugged skin illuminated in black and white to reveal the timeless presence of this ancient predator.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Poconé, Brazil |
| Copyright: | © Bruno Spadoni |