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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Desert Solace: Morning Warmth

In the arid landscape of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a hen Gambel's quail finds serenity, basking in the warmth of the morning sun. This tranquil scene embodies the beauty of America's diverse natural habitats and the simple joys of life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Copyright: © Jelieta Walinski Ph.D