23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Life in blue squares

A close-up perspective of a residential building in Caracas, Venezuela, showcases the realities of life in the city's barrios. Satellite dishes, hanging laundry, and open windows suggest a dynamic and lived-in space. This image reflects the beauty of the resilience of people in the face of urban adversity.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Caracas, Venezuela
Camera: SM-S9010
Copyright: © Daria Emekeeva