23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Dappled
Spring in Yellowstone National Park brings the arrival of bison calves, known colloquially as "red dogs" for their bright, rust-colored coats. In a quiet moment beneath the trees, a young calf suckles, its body painted by the dappled sunlight that patterns its mother's thick hide.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 7_2 |
| Copyright: | © Eric Seidner |