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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Heart of Nature

Reflections of a double-tail betta fish create a striking heart-like symmetry, symbolizing love and connection. This image reveals the interplay between nature and art, capturing the betta’s vibrant fins mirrored on the water’s surface.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Ellicott City, Maryland, United States of America
Copyright: © Michele Marques