23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Dividing Line

The Dividing Line. Captured while boarding a train to Vienna, this image isolates the moment of transition. The bright, diagonal beam of light visually and symbolically divides the subterranean tunnel, creating a "pocket of light" for the figure. This high-contrast monochrome study uses the architecture’s stark geometry to emphasize themes of solitude and the individual's journey.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Budapest, Hungary
Camera: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Copyright: © Arbaaz Galab