23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Loneliness Behind Silent Walls
A young student in a Qur’an school in Sistan and Baluchestan sits alone after reportedly being harshly punished by his teacher. The photo captures a moment of fear, exhaustion, and a need for safety.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Zahedan, Iran |
| Copyright: | © Farbod Bavehie |