23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Crystal Smile
A child from a remote Ethiopian tribe playfully holds a crystal to his eye, breaking into a radiant smile. In the warm evening light, his laughter turns a simple object into a moment of pure imagination and joy.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Jinka, Ethiopia |
| Copyright: | © Zhaoyu Cai |