8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
This Calico Scallop is trying to flip itself back into the water after being washed up by the tide by opening and then snapping it's shell. Each of those little dark dots is actually an eye, which can
This Calico Scallop is trying to flip itself back into the water after being washed up by the tide by opening and then snapping it's shell. Each of those little dark dots is actually an eye, which can sense light and dark.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 12.2009 |
Date Uploaded: | 03.2010 |
Photo Location: | Sanibel, Florida, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon PowerShot SD1000 |
Copyright: | © Muffin Hix |
Awards
Photo of the Day: 11.28.11 |