23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
The flooded forest of Mamirauá

This photo shows an aerial view of the pristine Amazon Rainforest of Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas, Brazil. This environment is characterized as flooded forest, with half the forest submerged throughout almost half of the year. The mist covering the tree canopy is often seen in the early morning, when this photo was taken.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Uarini, Brazil
Camera: L1D-20c
Copyright: © Miguel Monteiro