23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Sacred Bloom
A lotus blossom in Sri Lanka reveals its intricate center—petals, stamens, and seed pod arranged in striking natural symmetry. The close view transforms the flower into a serene, sculptural form.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Camera: | OM-1MarkII |
| Copyright: | © Jacqueline Burke |