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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Damara spirit

The image shows the reflection of a black rhino silhouette on the surface of a waterhole at sunset. The low sun rays created a special double shadow cast effect giving a particular mystical ambiance. The composition is upside down, the rhino came to drink at the end at one of Etosha's water hole. Namibia.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Namibia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Guilhem Duvot