20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Reflections in the Kawah Ijen’s Acid Lake
At Kawah Ijen Volcano in East Java, Indonesia, men spend long, laborious days mining for “Devil’s Gold” in this sulfur-rich environment. Here, a miner views his reflection in the world's largest acid lake before returning to his work.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Indonesia |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Kevin Benckendorf |