23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Seadragon's patterns
This is a weedy seadragon, a species found in the coastal waters of southern Australia. It’s best known for its striking colours, but in this image I chose to convert it to black and white to emphasise the intricate patterns that decorate its body.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Sydney, Australia |
| Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
| Copyright: | © Alvise Dabalà |