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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Rays of Serenity Beneath the Surface

Beneath the shimmering waves, sunlight pierces the water, illuminating a swimmer as she ascends gracefully, surrounded by the tranquility of the ocean. This moment captures the harmony between human and nature.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: None, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
Copyright: © Max Blakesberg