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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Crevice Curiosity

While snorkeling, I spotted this day octopus out of the corner of my eye. Deep within a head of coral, it poked one eye out through the crevice to look at me, curious in spite of itself. In turn, I stared back.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Kapalua, Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot S120
Copyright: © Dennis Woo