23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Golden Sentinel
A jaguar rests high in the canopy as warm afternoon light illuminates its fur. Moments like this are rare in the Pantanal, where jaguars are usually seen on the ground. The height reveals a unique perspective of this elusive predator.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Poconé, Brazil |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R |
| Copyright: | © Bruno Spadoni |