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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
King of the Tides

The king tide only comes a few times of year in the winter months when the earth, sun, and moon are in the right alignment, with the full moon. Add in a storm surge and waves like this can happen. I was fortunate enough to get a few moments of incredible light before stormy weather took over as I captured this magnificent wave.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Ilwaco, Washington, United States of America
Copyright: © Debbie Sodl