23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Hiding in Plain Sight
A plumed basilisk blends in perfectly with the tree on which it is climbing; the grey-blue colour of its throat blends with the underside of the leaves, and its spotted green skin looks like the green leaves. Only its eye stands out.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tortuguero, Costa Rica |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Sandra Nelson |