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 |