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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Electrifying

The ancient, gnarled trees on the grazing grounds of Fanal in Madeira impart a timeless beauty to the landscape and tell tales of centuries weathering the elements. Within this impressive assembly of ancient trees, a particularly distinctive moss-covered tree stands out, with its branches extending from the center resembling a vibrant plasma globe.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Portugal
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Bernhard Schubert