23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Morning Steam in a Himalayan Kitchen
Inside a small village of Kyanjin Gompa in Nepal’s Langtang Valley lodge, a woman prepares hot tea as sunlight pours through the frosted windows. The rising steam blends with the warmth of the wood-burning stove, capturing a quiet moment of daily life at high altitude.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | village of Kyanjin Gompa, Nepal |
| Camera: | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Copyright: | © URSZULA KARGOL |