23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Man Kicking Sand in the Atacama Desert

During a trip to Pica, I kicked the sand and captured this spontaneous moment. I wanted to show the energy, lightness, and freedom I felt while exploring the hot, silent desert landscape around me.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Pica, Chile
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T5i
Copyright: © Bruno de Souza Dias