23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Crowned in Crimson
Amid a sea of red blooms, one dahlia rises — deep, regal, and rich as velvet. Crowned by nature’s own hand, its petals unfold like a flame, commanding attention with quiet majesty. A celebration of strength and beauty in a field awash with color.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Hillard, Ohio, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 80D |
| Copyright: | © Tiffany Bumgardner |