23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Glory

Or have you ever witnessed a dazzling display of light and color in the sky? One such phenomenon is the glory. A rainbow-like light effect that occurs when the sun's rays strike fog or clouds from behind. And this was a pure and amazing gift from nature to me, this time above an ocean of clouds in front of the towering Mount Damavand.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Damavand, Iran
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © mehdi akbari