22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Beneath the Holy Cave

Just above this shot, dozens quietly worship in the Santa Cueva. Down the steps, this tranquil scene awaits: stonework blends into cliff face, flowers bloom in dark recesses, and a weary ladder has borne the weight of the falls for some time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Covadonga, Spain
Camera: Canon EOS R100
Copyright: © Jasper Holland