21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A White Euphoria upon a Summer Evening.

I was outside on a summer night in my own neighborhood when I couldn't help but notice such a magnificent white cloud. Just before the sun officially went down. I immediately was captivated by how extraordinarily powerful it was. It looked like it was going through some kind of metamorphosis. As if it was in disguise, hiding its true identity. Such a transformation of colors. It was summertime and the days are longer. Ascending into the night when it is so magical!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Fairlea, West Virginia, United States of America
Camera: Z5156CC
Copyright: © LoriAnn Butler