23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Poise of Age, The Pause of Youth
In a single, unscripted frame, two chapters of life converge. His face, a map of weathered experience, radiates a calm smile. Hers, a canvas of newness, freezes in a moment of pure, unvarnished wonder: a timeless portrait of assured grace meeting the beautiful uncertainty of beginnings.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beijing, China |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R6 |
| Copyright: | © Anton El Haddad |