23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Soviet Technological Engineering
This photograph captures the massive reflective surface near Tashkent’s Solar Furnace, highlighting the interplay of light, symmetry, and geometric forms. The mirror creates repeating patterns and reflections that emphasize spatial depth and order, showcasing the elegance and precision inherent in 1970s Soviet technological engineering.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 30 |
| Copyright: | © Nanncie Zhu |