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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Tree knots in Tahoe

Trees have incredible history, and this large, fallen trunk is no exception. Its knotted and gnarled bark, full of swirls and rings, indicates that it is likely over a hundred years old.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Lake Tahoe, California, United States of America
Copyright: © Claire Witko