23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Whispers of Warmth: Threads of Comfort and Affection
In the midst of a chilly winter day, we were facing a temporary separation. At the very last moment of farewell, as a deeply devoted couple, we chose to counter our unspoken emotion with a fiery, passionate kiss and a tight embrace. The kiss felt like an attempt to etch all our shared warmth and love deep into one another's hearts before the cold wind could set in, desperately trying to cling onto the tenderness that was about to fade.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | France |
| Copyright: | © Jason Yen |