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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Vienna’s Greenhouse

This photo captures a statue in one of Vienna's greenhouses, slowly being overtaken by thriving plant life. A butterfly perches on one of the leaves, adding a quiet touch of life to the scene. It’s a reminder of how nature can adapt and flourish in unexpected places, even in the middle of an urban environment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Vienna, Austria
Camera: X100V
Copyright: © Jelizaveta Macijevskaja