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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Eye contact

I observe the world around me in its various manifestations and, whenever possible, capture interesting moments on camera - for myself, my friends and everyone who appreciates every moment of life. But because of the terrible war in my country, people see a lot of horrible pictures in the media, social networks, or just through the window... So at this time I try to shoot and show people something light, bright, colorful... For example, macro photography of flowers or something else beautiful. But only living objects in nature, not dead ones!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Yurii Taran