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