23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Baptism ceremony at Islas de Cabras with El Morro fort backdrop
Community members gather on the shores of Islas de Cabras as a traditional ceremony unfolds in the bay waters. The historic El Morro fortress looms across the harbor, witnessing generations of Puerto Rican cultural traditions against this timeless Caribbean backdrop.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Toa Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Camera: | RICOH GR IIIx |
| Copyright: | © Julien Verfaillie |