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