23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Ocean in the Dark

Dale Chihuly’s blue glass sculpture floats like a bioluminescent deep-sea creature. The swirling tentacles and icy hues glow intensely, creating a sense of organic movement within the gallery void.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Xingfan Xia