23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Guardians of Madeira

Sunrise light filters behind the sea stacks of Ribeira da Janela in Madeira, illuminating the moss-covered rocks as waves gently wash over them. A moment that blends rugged coastline, soft motion, and warm morning glow.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Madeira, Portugal
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Diego De Munari