23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The dragonlake

Photographed in the mountains of Epirus, Greece, this image captures the calm geometry of an alpine lake formed naturally in a high plateau. I aimed to preserve the scene’s quiet, sculptural presence — the pale light, the subtle textures, and the sense of isolation that makes the landscape feel almost otherworldly.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Tymfi, Epirus, Greece
Camera: C7070WZ
Copyright: © Sofia Xoulidou