23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Velvet & Wildflowers
A black-tailed buck framed by alpine wildflowers at Hurricane Ridge. Captured on July 4, 2025, the image highlights the soft texture of summer velvet antlers against the lush Olympic landscape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Washington, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-1M2 |
| Copyright: | © Xingfan Xia |