23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
The big wave

This drone photograph captures the shoreline of a saline lake forming a wave-like pattern. The natural curves and subtle color transitions create a painterly, almost abstract impression.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Hungary
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Timea Ambrus