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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Autumnal Glow

During a golden hour amidst wildfire season, the sun light perfectly illuminates an empty spider's web in the forest. The lighting and atmosphere were eerily lit by the amber wildfire haze, creating an almost prismatic rainbow effect in the web.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T5
Copyright: © Savannah Parker