23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Spirit of the Desert and Minimal Serenity

In the desert village of Garmeh, where adobe walls age beneath the sun, this unfinished structure stands in profound silence. The warm, earthen tones reflect the boundless calm of the desert—a place where time slows, and every crack in the wall whispers an unfinished story. This image tells of the quiet coexistence between humanity and nature; a harmony that is simple, authentic, and ever-alive.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: garmeh, Iran
Camera: Galaxy S23 Ultra
Copyright: © danial javadi