23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Brazilian cowboy

A lone cowboy drives his herd across the vast wetlands of the South Pantanal, Brazil. Dust rises with every step, and the soft, faded hues of the landscape give the scene a timeless rhythm. It captures the enduring bond between man, animals, and the land.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Pantanal, Brazil
Camera: Canon EOS 1200D
Copyright: © Lara Torri