21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dugong Dream

Image was taken when a Dugong was about the break the surface of the water to breathe. The shot was taken at an angle where the water surface reflected the dugong's image. The sky was captured by the fisheye lens in a 'Snell's window'.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Philippines
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Mok Wai Hoe