22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Objects Closer Than They Appear
A quiet encounter on the open plains: through the car’s side mirror, I captured both myself and the imposing figure of a bison just beyond the window. The reflection tells a layered story—one of proximity to the wild, the power of observation, and the reminder that in these moments, nature is always closer than it seems.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Denver, Colorado, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM4A |
| Copyright: | © Bing Lin |