23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Edge of Relief
In 120° Phoenix heat, a hummingbird pressed into my backyard fountain, closed its eyes, and stayed completely still to cool its body. In extreme temperatures, even a small stream of water becomes a critical lifeline for desert wildlife.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Beata Whitehead |