23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Autumn of Hometown: The Golden Bald Cypress
This photo captures the golden autumn foliage of a bald cypress by the lake in my hometown. The warm, orange leaves glow in the soft morning light, and the wooden boardwalk adds a quiet, nostalgic touch to the scene—this is exactly the peaceful autumn I’ve known since childhood.
Photo Detail
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Xinyang, China |
| Copyright: | © Jia jia Zhao |