23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The look

In a small Atlas village, a girl’s direct, steady gaze stood out amid an ordinary family gathering. In a place where public reserve is common, her mix of boredom and defiance was a rare moment during my travel in Morocco.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Small village in Atlas mountains, Morocco
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © michele sbardella