23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Childhood by the mighty Amazon

A group of young boys play by the Amazon River in a small traditional community in Brazilian Amazonia. As the sun was setting, these children enjoyed a refreshing swim in the river, which also included jumping off of whatever they could climb. While this happened, a rainbow formed in the background, turning an already idyllic scene into something out of a fantasy novel.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Uarini, Brazil
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Miguel Monteiro