23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Only Passing Through

A small seabird crossed my lens as huge waves crashed against the cliff. It was a brief moment that showed how fragile everything is, and how we are all just passing through life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Faroe Islands
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Maruša Puhek