23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Where Stone Goblins Stand Guard

In Goblin Valley, sandstone hoodoos rise like a gathering of ancient guardians. Under the warm desert sun, each figure casts a long shadow across the valley floor, creating a landscape that feels both mythical and timeless.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Green River, Utah, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D780
Copyright: © HI LEE