23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Waterfall at Shannon Falls Provincial Park

The powerful rush of water cascades down the granite cliffs at Shannon Falls, near Squamish, British Columbia. The telephoto lens compresses the scene, highlighting the scale of the falls against the surrounding old growth forest, capturing the raw energy of the landscape.

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Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Squamish, Canada
Copyright: © Sam Schaub