22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Lost In Detail

Within the Hue citadel, a hushed corridor unfolds, its walls and ceiling rich with the warm hues of aged pine, polished by centuries of whispers and footsteps. Sunbeams, filtered through open doorways, dance across the stone floor, casting intricate patterns that lend an ethereal quality to the space. In this serene tableau stands a woman, her gaze fixed on the intricate wood carvings adorning the walls. Each motif tells a story: tales of emperors, battles, and forgotten rituals etched into the grain. The carvings, ancient and mysterious, seem like pages from a forgotten manuscript. The corridor holds its breath, honoring the reverence of the moment. The air is thick with tranquility, broken only by the soft shuffle of her footsteps. In her profound focus, she creates a timeless beauty—a fleeting masterpiece within the citadel’s hidden heart.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Hué, Vietnam
Camera: GFX100S
Copyright: © Aniss Rouadi