23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Take a breath
A Galapagos sea lion breaks the surface with a quiet breath, sending soft ripples across the water. This minimal black-and-white moment highlights the calm side of an animal usually full of energy, a brief pause in the wild rhythm of the islands.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Ecuador |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Agnieszka Wieczorek |