23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
American patriot

The Blossom Kite Festival is a popular event in Washington DC. Every year all the amateurs and professionals from around the country come to the National Mall. One of them is Darek. He is a veteran who decided to attend the event wearing patriotic clothes. His passion for kites is an inspiration for many people.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Agnieszka Wieczorek