23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Ascent of a Young Hunter
A young leopard cub climbs a tree in the Masai Mara, mastering the skills that will define its survival. The black-and-white treatment highlights its grace and determination against the bright sky.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Masai Mara National park, Kenya |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 9 |
| Copyright: | © Riznad Hussain |