23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Stairs To Heaven
Rivers of unsold marigold flowers flow from old stone steps, painting the ground in brilliant hues that contrast sharply with their humble setting. Though discarded as waste, these blooms evoke the rhythms of local life and the unexpected beauty found on every journey. This image captures a traveller's perspective, where chance encounters and overlooked corners reveal stories of abundance, loss, and renewal, inviting us to pause and rediscover the extraordinary within the everyday.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Bangalore, India |
| Copyright: | © Arun Kumar Nalimela |