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23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Solitary Bloom
A single pink ranunculus rises against a clear blue sky in Carlsbad, California. Framed in simplicity, the photo captures resilience and quiet beauty, showing how one bloom can embody the brightness of an entire field.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Carlsbad, California, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Harley Piloton |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 03.06.26 |