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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Autumn Awakening

Taken at the Chittenden Reservoir in Vermont, I waited until after sunrise for the light to hit this island of trees. The lake mist and fog added to the drama. My vision was to showcase the vivid autumn colors in the morning light.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Chittenden, Vermont, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Dan Scott