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February 28, 2017
Leaves of Light
A group of leaves in Bangalore, India, glowed in the evening light as Your Shot photographer Sidhartha Bardoloye pointed her lens to capture the moment. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
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