23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
On the sea

On a beach with rolling waves, a young boy rides a horse as birds fly above him in the sky. The black-and-white image captures the movement of the waves, the horse, and the birds in a poetic and dramatic way, conveying a sense of freedom, play, and connection with nature. The photograph symbolizes childhood innocence and the harmony between humans, animals, and their environment

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Noor, Iran
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Copyright: © Mahdi Vaghari