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 |