23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Safe in Her Spots
A leopard cub rests against its mother in the Masai Mara, blending into her protective coat. The repeating rosettes frame the cub’s face, symbolizing both camouflage and comfort in a world full of danger.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Masai Mara National Park, Kenya |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 9 |
| Copyright: | © Riznad Hussain |