20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Long Ascent at Kawah Ijen Volcano
At Kawah Ijen Volcano in East Java, Indonesia, men spend long, laborious days mining for “Devil’s Gold” in this sulfur-rich environment. Here, a miner begins his ascent up the crater, electing to smoke a cigarette instead of using his gas mask.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Indonesia |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Kevin Benckendorf |