23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Silent Guardian of Swayambhunath
At Swayambhunath in Kathmandu, a young monkey paused on a ledge, framed by the serene gaze of the Buddha’s painted eyes. In the stillness of the temple grounds, animal life and spirituality blended into a single moment.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © URSZULA KARGOL |