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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Guardian of a Pier

In this captivating photograph, a seagull graces the foreground of the iconic SEE MONSTER installation in Weston-super-Mare, UK. This retired rig from the North Sea has undergone a stunning transformation, evolving into one of the United Kingdom's most extensive public art installations, designed to spark worldwide conversations about recycling, renewable energy, and the ever-changing British climate.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Copyright: © Irina Petrova Adamatzky