23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Pink Paradox

At the Tuileries Garden fair, the 'Maison Gourmande' stall uses intense pink, neon lights, and stacked Nutella jars to evoke youthful delight. However, the serious, focused expressions of the crepe-making staff stand in stark contrast to the saccharine backdrop. This captures a moment of labor within a dazzling, festive environment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Paris, France
Camera: RICOH GR IIIx
Copyright: © Jiin CHOI