Photo of the Day
April 13, 2017
Family by Ferry
A father and his daughters take the ferry into Brooklyn, New York. Fellow Your Shot contributor Lori Messing McGarry commented to the photographer, "You managed to get a shot that feels informative and not intrusive." 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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