23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Evening at Punakha Dzong

Two monks pause outside as Punakha Dzong lights up at dusk. A quiet moment in Bhutan, showing daily life around one of the country’s most important landmarks. A straightforward glimpse into local culture, captured during evening routines in the Punakha Valley.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Punakha, Bhutan
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Agnieszka Wieczorek