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 |