23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Hold and Balance

Two luchadores lock in a tense embrace of force and choreography. Their movements blur the line between violence and grace. Every hold in the ring is a conversation about dominance, respect, and the artistry of control disguised as combat.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: London, United Kingdom
Camera: LEICA SL3
Copyright: © Arthur Petrillo Aguiat