23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Wonderer
Beneath the trees that shroud the Sabie River, a male lion pauses, gazing into the canopy as if lost in thought. The yellow leaves of the dry season shimmer in the late morning sun, casting the scene in dusty gold. I cannot help but wonder: what goes through his mind?
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | South Africa |
| Copyright: | © Fabian Meckl |