23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Rotation of the Soul

The image embodies the Sufi Tanoura dance with a graceful motion that reflects Egyptian mysticism and the spirituality of folk heritage. The fusion of light and movement expresses a deep immersion in the moment, where the body becomes an extension of the soul

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Cairo, Egypt
Camera: Canon EOS RP
Copyright: © Mohamed Nouh