23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Salt Mosaic

A lone figure in vivid color stands atop the boundless, cracked white surface of the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. The geometric salt patterns stretch endlessly, creating a natural mosaic and emphasizing the immense isolation and scale that this world-famous salt flat offers. The aerial view highlights the surreal, pristine landscape—a place that seems to belong to another planet, defined by sharp contrasts and infinite horizons.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Bolivia
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson