23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Guardian in the Window
In the narrow streets of Istanbul, cats are part of the city’s soul. This quiet moment between a man and his cat, framed by iron bars, speaks of tenderness that survives through simplicity. Love here is daily, unspoken, and profoundly human.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Camera: | iPhone 14 Pro |
| Copyright: | © Cristina Sampaolesi |