23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Setting Concrete Slab

The skeletal framework of a new building stands silhouetted against the warm light of a West African sunset. The exposed rebar and vast, unfinished concrete floor represent the continuous process of development, contrasting the raw, industrial landscape with the serene beauty of the sky.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Mowe, Ogun, Nigeria
Camera: SM-A202F
Copyright: © Dele Oye