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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Over the Steppe: Beneath the Vast Transbaikal Sky

This photograph captures a serene moment in the Transbaikal region, where a herd of cows gathers on the expansive steppe under dramatic skies. A soft rainbow arches above the landscape, framed by rolling clouds, adding a sense of quiet wonder to the scene. The image reflects the harmonious coexistence of humans, animals, and nature in this remote area of Siberia, where pastoral life unfolds against a backdrop of breathtaking wilderness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Suduntuy, Russia
Camera: Canon EOS 2000D
Copyright: © Norzhima Dambadugarova