23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Ulva intestinalis, tubular abstraction
This close-up photograph captures the intricate forms of Ulva intestinalis, a green macroalga found along the coastal edge of the "Ciane's river" reserve in Sicily. The image focuses on the irregular tubular structures, revealing a natural composition that evokes abstract sculpture. The interplay of light and texture enhances the organic complexity, transforming a common marine organism into a study of form, rhythm, and spatial tension. The result is a visual meditation on the hidden geometry of coastal ecosystems.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Siracusa, Italy |
| Camera: | Canon EOS M50 |
| Copyright: | © Mirko Caggioni |