23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Fishing until sunset

The picture reflects the life of a fisherman who catches fish until sunset. In the fading glow of twilight, a fisherman disentangling his caught fishes from the net. Every line on his face mirrors the patience and hardship of a life tied to the river.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Bagan, Myanmar, Myanmar
Camera: ILCE-6400
Copyright: © Aung Kyaw Zaw