23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Contemplation: Youth at Monument
This photograph captures a quiet moment beside a monument near an abandoned archaeological museum in Georgia, where a young person sits peacefully, observing the surroundings. The scene emphasizes solitude, reflection, and harmony with the environment, highlighting the connection between human presence and historical space. The composition celebrates stillness, mood, and the poetic quality of everyday life in a place layered with history.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 30 |
| Copyright: | © Nanncie Zhu |