23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
An Ode to Stillness and Scale.
In this minimalist composition, the Forbidden City reveals its true scale not by its palaces, but by its ancient trees. A lone figure, seated on a bench, becomes the essential unit of measurement, revealing the monumental height of the canopy and the profound serenity of a timeless realm.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beijing, China |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R6 |
| Copyright: | © Anton El Haddad |