23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Riding the Reflection
During cherry blossom peak bloom, the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial was partially drained for its annual cleaning, leaving a thin layer of water across the basin. When a child biked through the shallow reflection, it created a rare and playful moment against one of D.C.’s most iconic backdrops.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D780 |
| Copyright: | © Daniel Hamburg |