23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Father’s Vigil: Guarding the Eggs
A male fish guards a mouthful of bright orange eggs on the sandy bottom of Anilao. With every breath, the cluster shifts gently, revealing the delicate moment of paternal care rarely seen up close.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Anilao, Philippines |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Zhaoyu Cai |