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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Autumn’s Embrace: Where Light and Peace Intertwine

This photo captures the vibrant beauty of fall, with trees glowing in shades of gold, amber, and green, their reflections mirrored perfectly in the calm water below. The small pond runs parallel to a quiet gravel path, inviting the viewer to wander along its edge toward an unknown destination—left to the imagination. The scene embodies the peaceful transition of seasons, blending nature’s beauty with a sense of journey and contemplation.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Copyright: © Naya Weems