23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Divide Line

Viewed from above, the rigid edge of ice separates from the open turquoise expanse — a perfect geometric split at the surface of Laguna Verde. This minimalistic composition reveals the dramatic transition from liquid to frozen, heightened by the mineral content and high-elevation sunlight. The clear divide is a signature moment in one of South America’s most otherworldly aquatic landscapes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Bolivia
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson