22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Glimpse of Village Life in West Bengal
While wandering through the countryside, I came across this young girl who had brought her cattle to graze in the open fields. She stood gracefully amidst the lush greenery, holding an umbrella ingeniously crafted from repurposed cement bag material to shield herself from the harsh midday sun. Her determined yet serene expression reflects the resilience and resourcefulness of rural life, where simplicity meets ingenuity. The cows grazing in the background add to the rustic charm of the scene, capturing a timeless moment of village life that thrives in harmony with nature.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
Photo Location: | Purulia, India |
Camera: | NIKON D750 |
Copyright: | © Debashis Mukherjee |