18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Psychedelic Clam
The original photo is of a giant clam in Natewa Bay, Fiji. Giant clams have symbiotic zooxanthellae within them that add to their vibrant colors. These symbiotic algae living within the clam's tissues help them obtain energy.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 08.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Savusavu, Fiji |
| Camera: | Canon PowerShot S120 |
| Copyright: | © Sara Carlson |