23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Hanging man in the dawn

Dawn breaks gold over Lake Burullus, Egypt. The intricate skeleton of traditional fishing boats is cast in dramatic silhouette, framing the intense, rising sun. High above the water, a solitary fisherman hangs from the rigging—a powerful embodiment of labor and tradition—actively hoisting the sail into position, signaling the start of the journey for the day’s catch across the Nile Delta

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Kafr Elsheikh, Egypt
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Mohamed Gamal Almaazon