23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Mission: Retrieve the Blue Toy
A tiny drama unfolds as he stretches out on the floor, staring longingly at the toy trapped beneath the furniture. His quiet determination—and utter heartbreak—is pure canine poetry, a noble quest paused by a stubborn piece of wood.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Staunton, Virginia, United States of America |
| Camera: | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| Copyright: | © Milton Franklin |