23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Sniffing Snout

A fox, colloquially known as 'snow' around the neighborhood, pauses to assess a new scent. Eyes closed, ears back, the natural perfumes excite keen olfactory receptors.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Nederland, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Ian Hill