23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Selfie at Wulan Lake

On August 2, 2025, a red lake was formed in Wulan Lake, Tengger Desert, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia, China, due to its special geological and ecological environment. The photographer took a selfie with a drone for memory.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Xiujian Zhou