23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Monochrome Innocence
Captured in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this black-and-white portrait shows a young mountain gorilla climbing a branch and pausing to look directly into the lens. An intimate moment with one of the world's most endangered primates. The monochrome tones highlight the textures, innocence, and quiet strength of this remarkable young ape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Uganda |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Christina Schwenck |