16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Guardian Angel

On her father's farm in Bushnell, Nebraska, a young woman watches over a newborn calf that had a difficult delivery. The way she cradled his head with her hands was so tender and gentle. It was obvious it came from a place of love.

This photo is a finalist in the American Experience category of our 16th Annual Photo Contest. See all 60 finalists here.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Bushnell, Nebraska, United States of America
Camera: SM-G955U
Copyright: © Cerrina Smith
Awards
Photo of the Day: 11.19.18
Editor's Pick
Finalist