23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Self-portrait with poppies

Through the involuntary intervention of a slip of the hand, Self-Portrait Poppies features an accidental 'third eye' - a testament to the creative potential of error. These works explore the tension between the artist's vision and the medium's resistance. They celebrate the beauty of the faltering image, proving that when our plans deflate, they often reveal a stranger, more honest reality underneath.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Lithuania
Copyright: © Zhanna Semenova