23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Plant Nap

In the jungles of Madagascar’s eastern mountains, a plant stands out in the filtered light. Moving quickly through the forest often hides details like this, but slowing down reveals the quiet patterns that shape the landscape.

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Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Madagascar
Copyright: © Wiktoria West