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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Tidal Traces

On a moody beach, a slow shutter captures the swirling tides as they weave between rocks, leaving traces in the sand. In the background, a mountain stands tall with its peak hidden by clouds, creating a striking contrast of movement and stillness.

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Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Ireland
Copyright: © Ciaran Willmore