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October 10, 2017
The Maze Below
Marshlands in Cádiz, Spain, form intricate patterns where they meet salt flats. Your Shot photographer Aya O. took pictures from a small plane at sunset, circling back multiple times to get just the right shot in the sunset light. 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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