23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Alone at sea
A single paddle boarder glides across the quiet sea, suspended between sky and water. The black-and-white tones strip away distractions, leaving only movement and silence. This image captures the fragile balance between isolation and peace — a moment of connection with nature in its simplest form.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Guardamar, Spain |
| Copyright: | © Maroua Bensfia khiyat |