23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Long Walk Home
The life of a lioness is incredibly difficult. She must provide for the family, raise the children and support her mate. I captured this image of a lioness crossing the Serengeti in the aftermath of a rainstorm as she walked gingerly across a burned stretch of the savannah. The ground was still steaming with ashes and embers, yet she soldiered on despite being injured, soaked and exhausted.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tanzania |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Jim Guerard |