22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Pegasus
A Leafy Sea Dragon, decked out in fantastical appendages, calmly regards a visitor to his seagrass home in South Australia. The elaborate appearance of this seahorse relative serves as excellent camouflage. Despite this, they are becoming increasingly rare and are a protected species.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | n/a, Australia |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © JillAnne McCarty |