23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Drifting through summer debris
This photograph captures three mullets swimming in the brackish waters of the Ciane River in Sicily. Their silvery bodies move in quiet synchrony, cutting through a surface scattered with dry leaves and pale organic fragments. The stagnant water, textured with subtle debris, creates a visual contrast that feels both natural and composed. The image reveals a moment of calm within a dynamic ecosystem, where movement, decay, and light converge to form an unexpectedly balanced scene.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Siracusa, Italy |
| Camera: | Canon EOS M50 |
| Copyright: | © Mirko Caggioni |