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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Thistel with Sun Flares

Thistles were abundant this year.During several days of rain, the sun came out in the mornings and the wet drops on the background generated fun flare "bubbles ".

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Georgetown, Texas, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Carlos Rio