(Colleen Pinski)
Natural World Winner
An Onlooker Witnesses the Annular Solar Eclipse as the Sun Sets on May 20, 2012
Colleen Pinski
The photographer captures a person framed by the annular solar eclipse, watching as the sun sets. “I feel it can inspire so many people around the world, no matter what race, religion or gender,” Pinski says. “Anyone can look at it and feel touched by a ‘beyond this world’ experience.”
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AMAZING ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I like it :))
Posted by Vygintas on May 13,2013 | 04:29 PM
That is really cool how you did that, I would like to learn how to do that some day too.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:46 AM
This is really beautiful, it really inspires me to work harder for a camera I have to earn.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:42 AM
That is a great moment to capture, it is a wonderful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:40 AM
That is a beautiful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:37 AM
That is a beautiful picture. I love close up pictures on nature. I asked my parents if I could save up money for a nice camera to do my own photography aroung the woods we have. But this is a wonderful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:35 AM
Spectacular photograph. It's color, action, and background are outstanding. Thank you for this beauty on which to feast my eyes!
Posted by Gail B. Ledesma on May 9,2013 | 01:47 PM
I love Smithsonian Magazine. Your article on the orchid fair in Singapore changed my life. I have now joined the San Diego Orchid Society. Thank you.
Posted by Connie Massey on May 7,2013 | 11:52 PM
This looks like a classic Audubon print.... just beautiful.
Posted by Lisa on May 7,2013 | 08:12 PM
SOOO BIG!
Posted by Donna on May 7,2013 | 08:17 AM
beautiful! i hope this great picture can make people realize and help to reduce deforestation in Borneo.
Posted by nina on May 6,2013 | 09:33 PM
This one takes my breath away. It looks like an Audubon plate!
Posted by Nancy on May 6,2013 | 06:04 PM
Congratulations on this choice! When I saw it, I knew it was a winner, so I'm so happy to see it today. This is an absolutely beautiful picture; I love looking at it!
Posted by Becky on May 6,2013 | 10:21 AM
I really like this photo, reminds me of something one would see in Harper's Magazine from years gone by... Congrats!
Posted by Linda on May 6,2013 | 10:17 AM
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