23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Celestial Vineyard

Under the dramatic expanse of the starry night, this photograph captures a traditional agricultural structure: a sturdy trellis of dry branches woven atop a stone mound, built to support a growing grapevine. The image symbolizes the farmer's patience and long-term vision—a framework constructed during the starkness of winter or early spring, holding the silent promise of future life and a rich harvest. The high-contrast black and white rendering emphasizes the raw textures of the earth and the enduring nature of human cultivation.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Iran
Copyright: © Hamed Shojaie