23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Sailboat Caught in the Rain Shower

Dark, heavy clouds loom over Lake Como in Italy, as a sudden rain shower batters the surface of the water. A small sailboat is tossed on the violently rocking waves, while the surrounding mountains and gloom create a dramatic atmosphere. It captures a moment of natural, overwhelming power and solitude.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Como, Italy
Camera: RICOH GR IIIx
Copyright: © Jiin CHOI