23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Fishermen rhythm

Backlit by the rising sun, the fishermen move into their morning rhythm—one securing the sail from above, two working the ropes below, and another fixing the nets. The light hits only their edges, leaving their faces in shadow, turning a simple routine into a quiet moment of teamwork.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kafr Elsheikh, Egypt
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Mohamed Gamal Almaazon