23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Messenger of Spring
A tiny honey bee pauses over a sunlit bloom, its golden body and delicate wings glowing against the deep blue sky. In this still moment, every detail stands out — a quiet encounter with one of nature’s smallest yet most vital workers.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Saginaw, Mi, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Christopher Drake |