23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Kisses from Mom

This mother enjoyed the spring weather with her puppy, kissing and cuddling him affectionately. I watched the two of them in a city park in the middle of Berlin. The air smelled of fresh grass and flowers, while the little one romped around happily, sniffing every flower. This simple, warm image of closeness and trust stayed in my mind: two hearts meeting in spring.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Berlin, Germany
Camera: E-M5MarkIII
Copyright: © Mirjam Radke