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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Martini glasses

In June long-stem violets (Viola acuminata) bloom in our lowland deciduous forests (Middle Amur, Russia). The general appearance of the plants reminded me of the shape of martini glasses, and I tried to convey this in the photo.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Russia
Camera: NIKON D5600
Copyright: © Tatiana Parilova