23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Oasis Mirage
The image captures Huacachina Oasis in Peru in surreal infrared tones, with pastel pink foliage and turquoise water under a soft sky. Vibrant pedal boats float on the calm lagoon, encircled by palm trees and dramatic sand dunes. The infrared effect transforms the oasis into a dreamy, otherworldly retreat within the stark desert landscape, blending gentle reflections with pops of unexpected color.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | ica, Peru |
| Camera: | NIKON D750 |
| Copyright: | © Alexandre Brisson |