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 |