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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Tranquility in Tradition

This photo portrays a serene moment of an elderly woman from a Guizhou ethnic minority sitting quietly in front of a traditional stone building. The aged architecture, with its stacked slate design, complements her calm demeanor, embodying the essence of a slow-paced life deeply rooted in culture and history.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: ANSHUN, China
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Copyright: © Yuepeng Bao