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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Ancient Beach

When spring comes and sea level reduces, the green moss starts their new short cycle of life in Co Thach coastal rocks in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam. The cycle of life of the moss here is only 2 months every year, starts from early January to late February.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2016
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Tran Tuan Viet