22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Trapped in Paradise
A stunning pitcher plant in a tranquil garden hides a deadly secret. As a fly struggles to escape its natural trap, the contrast between the plant’s beauty and the fly’s grim fate highlights the delicate, yet unforgiving balance of nature.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Downers Grove, Il, United States of America |
| Camera: | Pixel 8 |
| Copyright: | © Steve Leopoldo |