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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Violent Nature

Cruising at 35000 feet over the caribbean sea we encounter this magnificent cumulonimbus storm which discharges an inmense lightning right before our eyes, illuminating the entire scene. These storms are a frequent reminder of how amazing and powerful nature is all around us.

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Date Taken: 09.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Dominican Republic
Copyright: © Santiago Borja