23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Wild Horses at Cumberland Island Ruins

Wild horses graze freely among the historic Carnegie estate ruins on Cumberland Island, Georgia. The scene captures the island’s untouched beauty and the unique blend of nature and history that defines this remote coastal landscape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: St. Marys, Georgia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3500
Copyright: © Valleri Ames