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May 10, 2019
Glow in the Dark
Evening traffic on the Črni Kal Viaduct in Slovenia cuts through a rare winter fog. The bridge is the longest in Slovenia, stretching more than half a mile. 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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