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wildflowers on a mountainside in Abruzzo, Italy
November 11, 2012
Abruzzo, Italy
This Month in Photo of the Day: 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest Images Wildflowers in the morning sun in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy (This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest.) See all contest entries » Vote for your favorite » Submit your best shot »
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