18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Prima Donna

This flooded cypress tree standing in the middle of the swamps reminds me of a dancer, the flashy red skirt lifting while twirling on stage. While most people can't imagine swamps as anything but dark and murky, they can be spectacular. Come in the fall, when the colors turn orange and red, and you will be rewarded with splendid scenery.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Uncertain, Texas, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Hilda Champion