23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
A Harvest Of Hope , Cultivating More Than Just Crops .
Amidst a sea of lush, vibrant green paddy, a solitary farmer diligently works the fields, their figure a timeless silhouette against the vast expanse of cultivation. The field, thriving and soothing to the eye, stretches out to a backdrop of rolling, tree-covered hills under a soft, overcast sky, highlighting the peaceful, bucolic simplicity of rural life. Framed by overhanging leaves and delicate pink flowers in the foreground, the scene captures a moment of dedicated labor and natural beauty in an idyllic, sustainable landscape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Dhenkanal, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 80D |
| Copyright: | © Rakesh Kumar Mahalik |