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birds taking flight over the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan
August 6, 2016

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Photographer Theerasak Saksritawee submitted this photo of birds taking flight in a golden sky over Taiwan’s National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The memorial, dedicated to the former president of the Republic of China, includes gardens, ponds, and this sprawling plaza, a popular spot for national celebrations.

Saksritawee's shot was recently featured in the Daily Dozen

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Photograph by Theerasak Saksritawee, National Geographic Your Shot
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