23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Transient Glimpses: Armenian Outskirts

This photograph captures a fleeting view from a car window in the Armenian countryside. The scene juxtaposes natural landscapes — rolling hills and distant terrain — with a small patch of industrial or human‑altered area, creating a tension between nature and human activity. By freezing this moment, the image conveys the transient perspective of travel, highlighting unexpected compositions and textures that emerge from movement. It invites viewers to reflect on the coexistence of untouched landscapes and human intervention.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Camera: NIKON Z 30
Copyright: © Nanncie Zhu