23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Circle of Life

In the fading light of autumn, a moth makes its wing a cradle for its final act. This scene humbled me, a Homo Sapiens: we are wired for longevity, yet their legacy is secured through boundless renewal. Nothing but respect.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Beijing, China
Camera: DC-G9
Copyright: © Yunchong Liu