23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Gathering Under the Fire
A sea of spectators is illuminated by the blast of a hot air balloon in downtown Seattle. The image contrasts the massive, colorful scale of the balloon with the dense crowd below, highlighting the human fascination with flight and fire.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Seattle, Washington, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-1M2 |
| Copyright: | © Xingfan Xia |