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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Firefly Reflections

I took this photo of fireflies (lightning bugs) over the pool of water in almost complete darkness using the latest low light camera technology. I have witnessed one of the most amazing and magical natural phenomena – fireflies that synchronize. It is mystery why they synchronize, but it is surely beautiful sight to see them flash simultaneously.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Elkmont, Tennessee, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Radim Schreiber