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10th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
I was amused by the shape and unfurling of the leaves of the new fern sprouts. To me it resembles a baby with its arms out stretched just waiting to be picked up.

I was amused by the shape and unfurling of the leaves of the new fern sprouts. To me it resembles a baby with its arms out stretched just waiting to be picked up.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2011
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: Cayman Islands
Camera: NIKON D3100
Copyright: © Darla Wood