Swiss cow herder with his animals

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A Swiss cowherd leads his herd through the village of St Cergue in an annual parade called Desalpe. This is the ceremony of bringing the cattle down from the mountain pastures in autumn. Cows are wearing the traditional cowbells.

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Size: 3543px × 5328px
Location: St Cergue, Switzerland
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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