20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Like an Angel descending from on high

The marine life in Tahiti is teaming with large mammals. This dolphin came down to greet us while scuba diving off the atoll Rangiroa after she had taken a breath at the surface. She was curious to see what was making all the bubbles.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: French Polynesia
Camera: SEALIFE DC2000
Copyright: © Kathleen Combs