22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Matriarch’s Dance
A candid portrait of an elder woman participating in a traditional dance demonstration in a high-altitude Nepalese village. Her face, adorned with the marks of time, is framed by her ornate traditional attire, including large gold earrings, a vibrant necklace, and a patterned headscarf she adjusts with graceful hands. The image reflects her pride and connection to cultural heritage, with a warm, intimate atmosphere as onlookers surround her in the dimly lit setting.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Laprak, Nepal |
Camera: | NIKON Z 7_2 |
Copyright: | © Alexandre Brisson |