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 |