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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Icarus II

This is a second photo in the series, titled "Icarus II." The photograph is a self-portrait, focusing on melted wax and feathers as the most important aspects of the photograph, contrasted with a deep red background. This photo was taken at a studio in Downtown Detroit. This photoshoot idea was inspired by the story of Icarus and Daedalus and the idiom "fly too close to the sun." I found this personally inspiring, as it served as a good reminder to remain humble and aware of limitations, whether it be one's own or circumstantial.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Camera: PENTAX K-30
Copyright: © Bojana Vukovic