21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Damiana Chauca

Damiana Chauca, 84 climbs to her wheat field daily to collect grain for soup and her animals. Living a hard life not by choice but by necessity. I’m grateful for these relationships. They’ve nourished me with wisdom and fostered humility.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Huaraz, Peru
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Ryan Kost