23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
the gentle giant hug
small group of Asian elephants is the central focus, positioned near the crest of the grassy hill. The herd appears to be comprised of several adults and possibly some younger elephants, standing close together. Their grey-brown skin contrasts clearly with the intense green of the grass and the blue of the mist. upper two-thirds of the image is enveloped in a thick layer of blueish-white mist or fog. This heavy atmospheric haze completely obscures the distant mountains, creating a sense of seclusion, mystery, and depth
Photo Detail
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | wayand, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D500 |
| Copyright: | © pranav s |