18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
growing leaves illuminated by sunlight

It was one of those moments where I wasn't specifically looking for any type of shot, just letting nature introduce itself to me. I was captivated by this delicate cluster of two growing maple leaves illuminated by sunlight that made their red color emit a pink hue, contrasted with a darkened foreground blur of foliage. The stunning beauty of so small a scene was my modest acquaintance that day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2020
Date Uploaded: 08.2020
Photo Location: Camas, Washington, United States of America
Copyright: © Ashley Teng