23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Watchful King

A magnificent male orangutan grips the towering trees of the rainforest, his wise gaze piercing through the dense foliage. As a symbol of a vanishing wilderness, his presence is both awe-inspiring and a stark reminder of the fragile balance of nature.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Amish Chhagan