23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Soviet Underground Elegance

This photograph captures the circular dome ceiling of a Tashkent Metro station, emphasizing symmetry, geometry, and spatial rhythm. The composition highlights the structured elegance and functional design characteristic of Soviet architectural aesthetics, creating a sense of depth and order through light and form.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Camera: NIKON Z 30
Copyright: © Nanncie Zhu