23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Moment of Deep Affection, A Flash of Play
Two snow leopards curl on a slope in a playful “sparring” stance: one bares its sharp teeth with a slightly open throat, the other gently reaches out a paw, its fluffy tail tip still raised. The cold, rugged slope becomes their playground, their spotted coats echoing the wild wind. Even their play carries the vitality of highland life.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | China |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Fangfang Han |