21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Mother's Patience

In the heart of Uganda's dense jungles, I witnessed a poignant scene of maternal grace as I focused my lens on a mother mountain gorilla. With serene patience, she sat amidst the lush foliage, a stoic guardian in the midst of playful chaos. Her children, animated bundles of energy, swung from vines and frolicked around her. Through my camera, I immortalized the quiet strength of a mother's love, the jungle's vibrant life, and the enduring bond that thrives in the heart of Uganda's untamed wilderness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Uganda
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © KC Sandidge