Photo of the Day

Horses in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
July 1, 2011

Horses, Wales

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This photograph was taken near Pitt's Head in Snowdonia National Park. The sun was setting and the backlighting created this dramatic picture.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest).

The deadline for entering the photo contest is July 11. Send in your best shots today!


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Photograph by Marian Ubrankovic

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