23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Road to the Summit
A long flight of stone steps glows under the sunlight on one side, while shadows linger on the other. Those who give up halfway will only see the darkness beside them. The destination lies ahead, bathed in light—what matters is whether one has the strength to keep going and earn the moment of standing in the sun.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kaiping, China |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R100 |
| Copyright: | © Bruce Yu |