23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Waiting it out

The thunder and rain came sweeping across the plains of Custer State Park in the Wildlife Loop but the bison took it in stride. While most of the herd kept moving, a few decided to wait it out.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Custer, South Dakota, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Jennifer Shoemaker