18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Motherhood

The portrait of this monkey was taken in Pushkar, India, where they can be seen on the streets. They live there. I was surprised by the similarity of these monkeys to humans. When I saw a mother with a child, I felt something unearthly in their expressions. It's like they're from another planet, but they're very similar to us. This photo is about the feeling of love and care. This is the meaning of all Life on earth. This is what is inherent in humans and animals - caring for loved ones, caring for those we have tamed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Pushkar, India
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Svetlana Tarasova