23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Shadow Play
On a quiet beach, a child practices football alone, kicking the ball against a sun-washed wall. There is no crowd, no competition, only rhythm, light, and dust rising from the sand. In this solitary moment, the essence of sport reveals itself: discipline born from joy, and motion shaped by silence.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Corralejo, Spain |
| Camera: | iPhone 14 Pro |
| Copyright: | © Cristina Sampaolesi |