23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Cattle Herders in the Dust of Myanmar

Two herders guide their cattle along a dusty road in central Myanmar. The rising haze, soft evening light, and steady pace of the herd reveal the rhythm and resilience of rural life in the dry zone.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Bagan, Myanmar
Camera: LEICA CL
Copyright: © Pyae Phyo Thet Paing