23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Light Through the Sacred Blue

Inside a quiet church in Busan, the brilliant blue stained-glass ceiling casts waves of color onto the empty pews. The peaceful atmosphere and the interplay of light and architecture create a moment of stillness within a vibrant urban city.

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Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Busan, South Korea
Copyright: © Zhaoyi Wang