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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Farmers and their water buffalo.

Water buffalos have been designated one of three official symbols of Vietnam. They are also a valuable asset for farmers both on the fields and to sell for income. I took this to illustrate the close relationship between men and nature.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 04.2016
Photo Location: Lao Cai, Vietnam
Camera: COOLPIX L820
Copyright: © Nathaniel Soon