23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Bartender
Taken during a quiet evening at a warmly lit hotel bar, this photograph captures a bartender preparing drinks beneath a festive canopy of ornaments and garlands. The wooden interior, soft amber lighting, and Christmas decorations create a cozy, intimate atmosphere, contrasting with the bartender’s focused, solitary work behind the counter.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia |
| Camera: | iPhone 12 Pro |
| Copyright: | © Melvin T |