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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Smoky

A snapshot of a mountain ridge reveals trees resembling charred remnants with only a scattering of small, colorful leaves remaining. The clouds above mimic a turbulent roar, adding an atmospheric intensity to the scene.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America
Copyright: © Zili Zhang