23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Typhoon Selfie

At the moment Typhoon Bualoi slammed the central coast of Vietnam, two local tourists take the opportunity for some photos at the beach. Despite the storm surging behind them, they proceeded to seize the day with joy and humor.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
Camera: Canon EOS R6m2
Copyright: © Carly Althoff