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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Light on...

Sunrises at the ponds regularly offer magnificent views of the surrounding microcosm. So I took advantage of an autumn morning to meet the little people of the water. It was there that I was able to admire this fairy from the damselfly family, which a ray of light revealed to my amazed eyes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Saint Aubin le Cauf, France
Camera: X-T5
Copyright: © Catherine Régnier