23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Winding Stream
A winding stream carves its way through a vast, green floodplain in Nigeria, flanked by dense, tall grasses. Taken from a low bridge, the image captures the rich textures of the wetland vegetation under a dramatic, cloudy sky, highlighting the raw, fertile beauty of the local ecosystem.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Mowe, Ogun, Nigeria |
| Camera: | SM-A202F |
| Copyright: | © Dele Oye |