23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Human is nothing in front of the universe

What a memorie! I like to take astrophographie like a complete newbie, but I'm always amazed by look up in the sky and see the stars. The first time that someone Saturn in a telescope was like, it's real, Saturn is like the books, with a ring around, it was magical. Since this time, when I have the chance to travel, I always try to find a place (no light pollutions), find the moment (no moon), and hope no clouds... Uyuni desert in Bolivia is the perfect place for it. Here is my son in front of the universe and the milkyway

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Uyuni, Bolivia
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Jerome Papaya