23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Light Beyond the Cave

In the caves near Garmsar, a lone figure steps toward the light — a quiet moment that blurs the line between shadow and revelation. The natural textures and soft glow evoke the timeless pull of exploration and hope.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Garmsar, Iran
Camera: NIKON Z 6_2
Copyright: © Tony Ivan Namian