23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Touch of Pride
I shot this during the Szczecin Pride March—a split-second scene that appeared and disappeared almost immediately. In the middle of the crowd’s noise and colour, these friends burst into a playful, chaotic gesture that perfectly captured the energy of the day. I didn’t stage anything; I just raised my digital camera and caught the moment as it unfolded. For me, it reflects what Pride feels like: joyful, unfiltered, and completely alive.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Szczecin, Poland |
| Camera: | SLT-A99V |
| Copyright: | © Beniamin Gorgoń |