21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
A plea for increased anti-war sensitivity directed at Smithsonian Magazine.

I hope you're not offended by my anti-war protest involving your decision to add this category to your annual photography contest. As an Air Force veteran, I recognize that aerial drones are mechanical marvels. However, I respectfully suggest that you delete this category from future contests. As you read these few lines, A.I. Controlled Killer Drones are now being used in Ukraine and elsewhere causing a gruesome death to soldiers, women, and children native to both sides of the conflict. Here's a more humane and light hearted definition of your category requirement: Drone: The low pitched sound one might hear at a Yoga convention - Ummm

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Date Taken: 11.0023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Copyright: © GARY MARTIN