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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
humbled by nature, the world at the flowers feet

This photo beautifully illustrates a profound contrast: a small, delicate flower silhouetted in the foreground against the sprawling cityscape of Athens, Greece, as the golden sunset bathes the world in light. The flower, standing tall with the vast world at its feet, symbolizes the humility and insignificance of humanity in the grandeur of nature. The sun, setting over the hills, brings a sense of timeless beauty, while the city's intricate details fade into the horizon.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Athens, Greece
Copyright: © Zainab Iqbal