23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Floating Village (#1)

The Tanka are a traditional boat-dwelling ethnic group who have lived off the coast of Fujian for generations, sustaining themselves through fishing and aquaculture. Their floating villages are renowned for a distinctive way of life, with homes, schools, and shops all on a network of interconnected rafts.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Lianjiang, China
Camera: FC3170
Copyright: © Eric Seidner
Awards
Photo of the Day: 07.22.26