23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Ephemeral Self
The distorted shadow of a figure stretches across a textured, dusty ground, creating an abstract portrait of presence and absence. The high contrast emphasizes the interplay between light and form, transforming an everyday observation into a compelling study of perception and the ephemeral nature of self.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Mowe, Ogun, Nigeria |
| Camera: | SM-A202F |
| Copyright: | © Dele Oye |