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Autumn metasequoia and their reflection

When it comes to autumn, those metasequoia, an ancient and rare relict tree species, would turn from green into yellow and red. The lake is clear like a mirror reflecting the vivid colors of the red trees, the blue sky and the white clouds.

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Date Taken: 12.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Nicola Hu