23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Stairway to the Mountains

A stone path leading toward the mountains, covered in fallen leaves. The sunrise poured through the trees, filling the scene with warmth and natural sun flare — a quiet, peaceful moment that felt like walking straight into a perfect fall morning in the White Mountains.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Randolph, New Hampshire, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Brian McKeown