16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Don Quixote vs. The Universe
This image serves as a metaphor for humankind’s struggle to control and often resist the inevitable churn and flow of the natural universe. The noble and well-intentioned protagonist is nevertheless thwarted as the bright galactic plane continues its journey across the sky, seemingly in concert with the prevailing earthly winds.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 07.2018 |
Photo Location: | San Ysidro, New Mexico, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D810 |
Copyright: | © Paul Schmit |