18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Rising Supermoon

This is the supermoon in May, also known as the flower moon, rising next to the Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout in California. The fire lookout is at an elevation of 8,587 feet (2,617 meters), and it offers spectacular views of the Sierras, nearby lakes, and the Tahoe National Forest. This aerial image was taken while flying my plane.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2020
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Copyright: © Jassen Todorov