23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Giant Serpent Flight
This photo was taken of the Blue Impulse, Japan's acrobatic flying team. They train hard every day, repeatedly experimenting with flight speed, angle, and timing. The show we see lasts about 30 minutes, but behind the scenes, they spend countless hours preparing.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Cain Shimizu |