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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
A row of chrysalises

A row of chrysalises hangs carefully pinned in a controlled environment. Each green cocoon, marked with small pins, represents the delicate and transformative process of metamorphosis. The bright green background highlights the natural beauty and hope for new life within each cocoon.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Netherlands
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Alex Pansier