23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Pathway to the Sun

A stone walkway lined with tall cypress trees leads directly into the afternoon sun, creating a natural corridor of light and shadow. The vivid rainbow flare and symmetry capture the timeless calm of this historic Mediterranean landscape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Ialysos, Rhodes, Greece
Camera: iPhone 15 Pro
Copyright: © Larry Martineau