23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
A Mirror on an Easel Reflects the Sky, Framing Nature as a Perfect Canvas
In the center of a dry desert landscape I put an easel standing upright on rocky ground in front of an isolated bush. Instead of a painted canvas, it holds a mirror that reflects a clear blue sky. Behind the easel is a cactus, with spiky arms peeking out from both sides, blending with the easel legs to create a surreal photo. The mountains in the background are framed in the mirror that captures and isolates that blue sky like a paint swatch.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Joshua Tree, California, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Lenny Gerard |