23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Pehoe Lake, Torres Del Paine, Chile

A long-exposure landscape of Pehoe Lake in Torres del Paine. The flowing water in the foreground creates a silky effect, contrasting with the sharp, snow-capped peaks and the dramatic cloud band hanging over the mountains.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Puerto Natales, Chile
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Steve Smith
Awards
Photo of the Day: 02.21.26