23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Where the Ancient Tree Faces the Arch of Time

At the Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint, a weathered tree stands resilient against the desert wind, gazing toward Utah’s iconic arch carved by centuries. This moment captures the meeting of two survivors—one rooted in place, the other shaped by time itself.

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