23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Step into light
One day, while out photographing Istanbul’s public transport stops, I was passing between metro stations and noticed people getting off a bus from a bridge, framed by a striking light that split the road in two. This light reminded me of the transition from darkness to brightness, and seemed to symbolize troubled souls finding peace.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
| Copyright: | © Ali Budak |