23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Guided by Light

During a journey of discovery, a moment of quiet awe bathed in warm light and sacred stillness, she stands as both muse and guide — an angelic presence who brings calm through chaos. The photograph speaks of gratitude, faith, and the quiet power of finding light in another soul.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Kakuen Yiu