23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Splash zone

A Sally Lightfoot crab clings to volcanic rock on the Galápagos as a wave explodes around it. Frozen in mid-spray, the scene captures the constant motion of island life, where every creature is shaped by the rhythm of the ocean. Waited for a perfect moment 30min.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Ecuador
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Agnieszka Wieczorek