22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Shrouded in Time

In this old temple, the time stands still as ancient deities gaze through veils of cobwebs and moss. These stone-carved guardians, weathered by centuries, hold the stories of a lost empire. The sense of mystery, reverence, and connection reminds of a past a past that continues to endure.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Camera: Canon EOS R6m2
Copyright: © Uku Sööt