23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Children of Higher Ground
Along a roadside in rural Africa, boys walk on tall wooden stilts, their bodies painted with bold patterns. The smallest among them balances carefully beside the older kids, capturing the spirited energy and cultural expression of this landscape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Ethiopia |
| Camera: | ILCE-7C |
| Copyright: | © Xinyi Yan |