23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Guiding the flock

Farmers guide hundreds of ducks across a harvested rice field. The ducks feed on leftover grains and pests, helping to prepare the land for the next planting season. This photo shows the cooperation between people and animals in sustainable farming practices and also win to win situation beyond the harvest.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Thailand
Camera: Canon EOS R50
Copyright: © Phyo Kyaw