21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Sunset over Sintra Castle

We had hiked around the extensive gardens of Sintra Castle near Lisbon, Portugal, for the whole afternoon. I chased my girlfriend up a viewpoint so we could capture the sunset, which is we managed to do. I took this shot through the stone cross marking the highest spot, as it provided a beautiful frame for the fairy tale castle.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Sintra, Portugal
Camera: X-T1
Copyright: © Thomas Kirchberger