23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Sea of the Moon

The moonlight pierced through the clouds, casting bright beams of light that shot straight down to the earth. In this serene moment, the soft beauty of the moonlight and the solid steadfastness of the land reflected and enhanced each other, dancing together in the night. This was the seascape of the moon I witnessed during my travels.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Guangxi, China
Camera: ILCE-7CM2
Copyright: © Lixuan Wei