23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Rhythm of Contrast
A striking composition founded on hard geometry and intense color captured in Cotacachi, Ecuador. This photograph showcases two adjacent structures: a smooth, cream-colored wall with a simple arched window, meeting a vibrant red wall detailed with stacked black bricks and a dark, grilled entrance. The intentional simplicity of the color blocks and the contrasting textures create a dynamic, modern portrait of the traditional architecture.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Cotacachi, Ecuador |
| Copyright: | © Christy Mandeville |