23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Dragon Catches The Pearl
Chinese dragons are often depicted chasing a flaming pearl--a symbol of spiritual prosperity, power or wisdom. In this candid shot taken early morning on the Bund, dragon dancers toss their dragons into the air to seemingly hover above the Pearl Tower, an iconic landmark in Shanghai's Lujiazui.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Shanghai, China |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 7_2 |
| Copyright: | © Eric Seidner |