22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Lonley Pine Tree Grows Defiantly on the Slopes of Cinder Cone
Lassen National Parks' Cinder Cone volcano is surrounded by gravelly lava rock in a wasteland of its own making. This lone pine tree stands resilient on the steep slope of Cinder Cone. I feel like this photo simultaneously captures a sense of loneliness and also a triumph of the spirit. It's an underdog's success story.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2024 |
Photo Location: | Mineral, California, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D500 |
Copyright: | © Brad Highland |