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February 15, 2017
Rays of Light
Your Shot photographer Nitin Prabhudesai watched as rain brought a display of beautiful colors and light after a monsoon in Maharashtra, India. 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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