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 |