23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
In Her Own Frame

A moment captured in monochrome. She stands framed by the dry, textured branches of the late season, her gaze direct and contemplative. The stark contrast of the black and white emphasizes the delicate pattern on her off-the-shoulder dress and the subtle drama of the fading leaves she holds.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2019
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Pune, India
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Kapil Bhagwat