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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Snow turns burned trees into beautiful arts.

A large part of the forest on top of the Mesa Verde was burned by a wildfire. These trees were left with black branches and bizarre gestures. However, when the snow covers part of these trees, it turns them into living sculptures. The nature itself is the best artist.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mancos, CO, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Haoyang Li