23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Source of the Yangtze River

The setting sun turns clouds molten gold, scattering light across winding waterways. The folds of the mudflats glow warm yellow, and even the wind slows into amber flow. The land and sky are immersed in softness, where shadows tremble with gentle warmth.

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Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Xiaogang Wang