23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Echoes of Light
Amid the still waters of Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern, a single doorway of golden light reveals a fleeting human presence. The scene blends architecture, reflection, and motion into a surreal moment suspended between history and imagination.
Photo Detail
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Camera: | NIKON D7500 |
| Copyright: | © Eman Abdelkader |