23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Blind Queen of the Swamp
A blind female alligator rises from the Florida swamp during mating season, her head breaking the surface as light filters through the palms. Shot wild and in-the-moment with a mobile phone at true water level.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | sebring, Florida, United States of America |
| Camera: | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Copyright: | © Steven Grogin |