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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Football match

In the golden afternoon, young boys play football on the newly raised sandbanks of the dried Sangu River in Bandarban, Bangladesh. Their laughter echoes across the quiet, parched riverbed, a vivid contrast to the stillness of nature. This vibrant scene captures the resilience and joy of youth, turning a barren landscape into a lively playground, highlighting the enduring spirit to find happiness even in the face of environmental change.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Bandarban, Bangladesh
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Shafayet Apollo