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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Palace of the Dragon Palace

At the entrance to the fairy-tale castle of the Dragon's Palace, a magnificent sea fan, more than two meters high, towered like a gate. Surrounding it were countless schools of fish, which seemed to be guarding the gate. What kind of world awaits us beyond the gate that invites us into a dream world?

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Shimajiri District, Japan
Camera: E-M1MarkII
Copyright: © AKIRA NANJO