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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Above the Reef

Fakarava Island is a true paradise. Here, you can see the idyllic huts over the reef, which then drops off into the big blue. Dozens of unique species call this region home. Solar panels adorn the roofs, bringing electricity to this small speck of land.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: French Polynesia
Camera: FC8482
Copyright: © Brittany Ilardi