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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Caballo Blanco in Caribbean Paradise

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a Colombian Natural Park, this photography titled "Caballo Blanco in Caribbean Paradise" encapsulates a poignant duality in the modern world. The serene beauty of this idyllic environment unfolds in vivid hues, but beneath the surface lies a disquieting reality. The horse, like many animals, has been co-opted as a form of tourist transportation, and its expression tells the story of silent suffering, emblematic of the hidden burdens of exploitation that animals often bear.

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Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Santa Marta, Colombia
Copyright: © Sebastian Gil