22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fractal
I was walking on the beach collecting stones when I picked this one for its flatness. At home, I tried to scrub a hard white patch, but it wouldn’t come off. With a magnifying glass, I discovered it was a fossilized sponge, likely millions of years old!
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Punta del Este, Uruguay |
| Copyright: | © Carolina Quesada |