23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Jungle Aquatica

While exploring the mesmerizing union of terrestrial and marine realms in Palau, I came across this radiant branch that pierces through the water of a marine bay tucked in the trees. Beneath the verdant jungle canopy, this enchanting scene unfolds.

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