23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Coexistence

Life on Isabela Island moves at its own pace - slow, peaceful, and beautifully in sync with nature. Here, sea lions nap beside people, sharing the same beaches and calm rhythm of the Galapagos. A perfect reminder that coexistence can be simple - relax and enjoy the moment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Ecuador
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Agnieszka Wieczorek