23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Golden Pavilion in Winter
A quiet moment at Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, taken Jan 2, 2025. Even under grey skies, the pavilion's reflection and gold exterior create a stunning focal point, symbolizing purity amidst the winter landscape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kyoto, Japan |
| Camera: | GFX100 II |
| Copyright: | © Xingfan Xia |