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