23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Reflections of a Young Gator
I photographed this wild baby alligator from absolute water level by resting my phone directly on the swamp’s surface. The calm water created a perfect mirror, revealing a rare, intimate reflection of a young gator in its natural habitat.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Sebring, Fl, United States of America |
| Camera: | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| Copyright: | © Steven Grogin |