23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Harvesting White Gold

A salt worker gathers freshly crystallized salt into a white mound beside patterned pans and streaks of green water, turning a harsh coastal landscape into a patchwork of labor, light, and quiet perseverance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Bangladesh
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Pinu Rahman