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 |