23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A stack of rocks in a Missouri creek during autumn.

A serene stream with a balanced stack of wet stones, rising from rippling water. Surrounded by lush green foliage and autumn leaves, the blurred background adds tranquility. I captured this scene wile exploring the autumnal-changing scenery of my suburban backyard.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: St. Charles, Missouri, United States of America
Copyright: © Hunter Bill