23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Monochrome Majesty

A high-contrast black and white landscape of Torres del Paine, emphasizing the dramatic rock formations and snow-covered slopes above Pehoe Lake. The dark tones and texture capture the rugged, formidable power of the Patagonian wilderness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Puerto Natales, Chile
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Steve Smith