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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
A dragon face on the frozen lake

From aerial perspective, a frozen lake takes on the appearance of a dragon's face. The dragon's head is formed by tall, twisted trees on the ice, with its eyes made from two prominent trees. The dragon's "scales" are suggested by the arrangement of vegetation and branches, while towering pine trees serve as majestic horns. An open mouth is created by a break in the ice, adorned with icicle "teeth." Mist rising from the lake adds to the mystique of the scene. The surrounding landscape features a serene, snow-covered forest land, creating a breathtaking and temporary natural masterpiece

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Muskoka, ON, Canada, Canada
Copyright: © Raghuvamsh Chavali