23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Welcome

A dramatic, sepia-toned portrait capturing a Highland Cow advancing directly toward the camera across the snowy Idaho range. The image, titled "Welcome," emphasizes the animal's massive horns and confident, steady approach.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Bellevue, Idaho, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Steve Smith