23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Fishing Line

This photograph captures a moment on a bridge in Istanbul where multiple fishermen are lined up along the railing, casting their lines into the water. The composition emphasizes repetition, rhythm, and the human interaction with the environment, conveying a sense of daily life, patience, and community. The image celebrates the beauty and simplicity of ordinary urban routines.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Camera: NIKON Z 30
Copyright: © Nanncie Zhu