23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
On the Lines of Color

Colorful Day in Inle Lake. I captured this photo with my digital camera from a high viewpoint. Local women from Inle Lake were drying vibrant clothes under the sunlight on the water. From above, the colorful lines of fabric and the shadows of the women created a striking pattern, turning this simple daily activity into a beautiful and artistic scene.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Inle Lake, Myanmar
Camera: X-H2
Copyright: © Kyaw Kyaw Winn