23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Dry Riverbed, Bright Smiles

Three boys lie and laugh on a cracked riverbed after the water receded. Their joy and playfulness contrast with the hard, dry earth — a small, hopeful moment in a place affected by drought.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Camera: Canon EOS 600D
Copyright: © anjan ghosh