23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Happy Boy Herding Cattle

He is a boy living in the mountainous region of Yunnan Province in southwest China. He started learning to herd cattle from his father at a young age. His clothing suggests his family is not wealthy, yet his eyes are filled with innocence and joy as he runs alongside the cattle.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © YITIAN LIU