23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Silent Sorrow – A Moment of Stillness

A red colobus monkey sits quietly with its eyes closed, one hand resting gently on its head, as if weighed down by a deep, silent emotion. The posture and expression evoke a striking sense of sadness or inner tension, capturing a rare moment of vulnerability in the wild. This image reflects the complex emotional lives of primates and subtly highlights the challenges many species face in their rapidly changing habitats.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Uganda
Camera: Canon EOS R1
Copyright: © THOMAS VIJAYAN