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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Natural Perfection

Taroko National Park is a must-visit tourist attraction when visiting Hualien, Taiwan. The beautiful water, the gorges, and the trails and caves all make this place a sight to see. In the left of this image, is a road carved into the rocky formations. On the right bottom is the main reason for capturing this image. When looking closely at the surface of the river on the right side, a chin, lips, and a nose and ultimately a rock formation that looks like a face can be seen. The trees and shrubs at the top of the head seems like a piece of headwear of the indigenous tribes who resided in these gorges.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Hualien, Taiwan
Camera: SM-G781V
Copyright: © Erica Kuo