23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Radiant Serenity

I photographed seaweeds (Ulvophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Phodophyta) growing in the cold, shallow waters of the Far East in winter. While the quiet land and dark rocks above were covered with snow, the sea below was filled with vibrant, colorful algae.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Rausu, Japan
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Sayaka Ichinoseki