23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Jungle above and below

Dive into the captivating intersection of Palau's dual wonderlands, where the jungle islands unveil a terrestrial jungle above and a marine forest below. Beneath the canopy, the jungle breathes life into the islands, while underwater, a seaweed forest sways with the ocean's currents.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Palau
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Tom Shlesinger