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