23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Beyond Species
In Moorea, Tahiti, a rare moment unfolds — a dolphin and a humpback whale play together, a connection seen only in these waters. Their fragile harmony reminds us what we stand to lose as warming seas and human activity reshape their world.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Moorea, French Polynesia |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © HITOMI TSUCHIYA |