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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Purple Lotus

This image was captured at midday when the light was directly above. The sun came down onto the the flower and reflected back up through the water giving this beautiful reflection through the lotus.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Naples, Florida, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Elles Posatini