22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Guardian of the Dunes
In the golden glow of a Namibian sunset, a desert-adapted lion stares directly at the viewer, exuding both strength and resilience. These remarkable lions, native to the Namib Desert, have evolved to survive in one of the harshest environments on earth, embodying the untamed spirit of the desert. I love this photo for the way the lion’s gaze draws you into its world—wild, relentless, and powerful.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2024 |
Photo Location: | Namibia |
Copyright: | © thibault gerbaldi |