23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Circle Of Light
A great frigatebird is silhouetted against the glowing moon on Bird Island, Seychelles, creating a mesmerizing scene of light and shadow. The bird's distinctive hooked beak and elegant profile stand out in the darkness, while a tiny insect drifts in the air, seemingly caught in its gaze. This composition highlights the frigatebird’s sharp vision and precision in the vast nocturnal sky.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Bird Island, Seychelles |
| Camera: | DC-S1RM2 |
| Copyright: | © Bence Máté |