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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Backlit cactus of Isabela, in the Galapagos

Backlit Cacti of Isabela Island, in the Galapagos. I was struck by the strong backlighting, emphasizing the stark beauty of the needles of these cacti.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Ecuador
Camera: iPhone 7
Copyright: © Jack Morton