23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Earth’s Pulse

An aerial view reveals nature's intricate design, where rivers and landforms mimic the veins and arteries of the human body. The fluid interplay of dark earth and vibrant waters pulses like a living organism, reminding us that the Earth is alive, breathing, and connected to us in profound ways. A seamless fusion of organic beauty and anatomical rhythm.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Jabi Sanz