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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Changing of the Seasons

A beautiful bull is resting while displaying his brand-new set of antlers as the season progresses into the fall. The bull is showing signs of relaxation and contentment as the weather transitions into a cooler temperature, leading up to the favorite time of year for Elk; the rut. The foliage in the backdrop stands out because you can see the changing of colors as the leaves begin to transition into fall colors. This is the beginning of the changing of the seasons.

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Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Saint Louis, Mo, United States of America
Copyright: © Johnathan Seiffert