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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Lone Survivor

A single plant hangs on for life on the Eureka dunes of Death Valley National Park. Hiking across the dunes is no easy feat, as the sand gives way under every foot step. These particular dunes are well-suited for photography because of their remoteness, seeing far less visitors than other, more popular, dunes in the park.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2015
Photo Location: Bishop, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Phil Varney