23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Godavari Arch Bridge: An Evening Ascent

This image captures the Godavari Arch Bridge in Rajahmundry, a stunning example of late 19th and early 20th-century Indian railway engineering, set against the warm, fading light of the late afternoon. The imposing sequence of metallic arches draws the eye into the depth of the composition, contrasting powerfully with the solid, sun-kissed stone piers below. A small, fast-moving motorboat with a few passengers cuts across the foreground, adding a vital sense of scale, motion, and human activity to the monumental structure and the broad expanse of the Godavari River.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Rajahmundry, India
Camera: NIKON D3400
Copyright: © Lalith Surya