23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Nuns at the monastery window

Two nuns pause at a beautifully painted monastery window in Bhutan, offering a warm, genuine smile to visitors. Moments like this show the everyday life behind the country’s temples - simple, welcoming, and deeply connected to its traditions.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Bhutan
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Agnieszka Wieczorek