23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Pretender
I photographed a scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeril) at a depth of 15 meters off Tulamben, Bali. Perfectly blending with the surrounding sponges, it seemed confident in its camouflage yet, its beauty made it impossible to overlook.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tulamben, Indonesia |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © Sayaka Ichinoseki |