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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The evening walk

A solitary giraffe moves gracefully across the savanna, silhouetted against the fiery hues of twilight. Known for their long necks and towering presence, giraffes spend most of their day foraging, often covering vast distances to find food. As dusk falls, they become more cautious, relying on their height and keen vision to spot potential predators in the diminishing light. This scene reflects the delicate balance of survival and serenity in the African wilderness as day transitions into night.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Camera: ZV-E10M2
Copyright: © Lakshitha Karunarathna