23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Three figures, two pagodas

Past and present align. In this vertical frame, the enduring sentinels of the Summer Palace pagodas embrace three contemporary figures in perfect, harmonious balance: a timeless bridge between millennia of heritage and the enduring pride of its people.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Beijing, China
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Anton El Haddad