23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
The tree

From above, the landscape looks like a painting of branching trees, but it’s actually moss growing on volcanic sand shaped by meltwater. The main “tree” stands out first, and smaller vein-like patterns appear the longer you look.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Pawel Zygmunt