23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Emerging from the Green
Photographed in the dense rainforest of Datum Valley, this portrait shows an orangutan pausing mid-chew, a piece of foliage still ints mouth. After spending a long time hidden behind leaves in a tree, the primate finally moved into view, revealing its expressive eyes set against the deep green jungle. The moment felt intimate and hard-won, offering a rare glimpse into the quiet life of Borneo's great apes.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Malaysia |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © Christina Schwenck |