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