23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Paradigm Shift
This close-up photograph reveals the hidden beauty within rocks. The mesmerizing patterns and swirls are evidence of the geological, chemical, and physical tumult that occurred millions of years ago.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Elgin, Illinois, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Tamra M. Gentry |