23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Mist of Relief
Captured during the Ashura ceremony in Sabzevar, Iran. Due to the scorching summer heat and the dense crowd of mourners, water is sprayed into the air to cool the people down. This candid moment captures the immediate physical relief on the faces of the men as they are enveloped in the cooling mist. The water vapor creates a dreamlike atmosphere, blending the intensity of the ritual with a fleeting moment of comfort.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | sabzevar, Iran |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Seyyed Mostafa Yousefi |