23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Sunset Silhouettes: Mother and Child
This photograph captures a tender moment at the beach in Aktau, Kazakhstan, where a mother and child are silhouetted against the setting sun. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the figures and the warm, fading light, evoking feelings of intimacy, connection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. The image celebrates human relationships and the poetic interplay of light, shadow, and environment.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Aktau, Kazakhstan |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 30 |
| Copyright: | © Nanncie Zhu |