23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Low Tide

From above, streams carve delicate paths across the exposed seabed, winding toward the sea. The low tide unveils patterns and textures usually hidden beneath the water, turning the coastline into a natural work of art.

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Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Co Louth, Ireland
Copyright: © Ciaran Willmore