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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Frosted Leaf

I was on a morning walk on an often-traveled path down Connecticut Avenue, a main thoroughfare where I live. It was 8 AM and there was still morning dew on the ground cover. I came upon an ivy patch and singled out this particular stem. There was an interesting contrast between the traditional ivy in the background and the granularity of the stem with its white halo so I shot the picture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 11
Copyright: © Shea Friedland