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A snow-dusted landscape in Wyoming
June 24, 2012
Snowfall, Wyoming
This Month in Photo of the Day: Traveler Contest Images
While traveling on business I came across this magnificent winter scene. While similar in appearance to hoarfrost, this was a light dusting of new fallen snow.
(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)
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