23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
New Highland Calf

A young Highland calf stands firmly in the snow of the Wood River Valley, a study in resilience. This sepia portrait captures the animal's innocence and raw fortitude against the harsh, beautiful Idaho winter.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Bellevue, Idaho, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Steve Smith