17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Wreathed Moon in Renton, Washington

Waxing Gibbous Moon wreathed with leaves and branches in Renton, Washington. On most summer evenings at the Molasses Creek Condominiums, I go out onto my balcony for a while. But on June 11, 2019, the setting sunlight on leaves of linden trees was different — then, even more to my delight, encircled by spruce branches and those golden leaves, was the moon!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2019
Date Uploaded: 07.2019
Photo Location: Renton, Washington, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Copyright: © Geoff Pope