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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Sealed in Tradition

A unique view on wooden planks kept on the side of an ordinary shop in Wuzhen, China. These boards were previously employed to seal stores at night, and their preservation contributes to the town's authenticity. The dramatic lines and textures, captured with a wide-angle lens, bring the viewer to this preserved water town's histories.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: JiaXing City, China
Copyright: © Michael Wang