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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mystic Cohabitation

In this beautiful photograph from Nakuru, Kenya, majestic Rothschild's Giraffes (Near Threatened) stand proudly amidst its natural habitat. It’s a Single shot image. This capture transcends a simple portrait. It is a powerful representation of coexistence within a diverse ecosystem. The vast savanna, with its lush foliage blending into the horizon, illustrates a second-storied landscape teeming with life. It is a breathtaking panorama that broadens our understanding of biodiversity, showcasing the interconnectedness of all living beings. The giraffes, with their graceful stature and distinctive patterns, symbolises the unique beauty and vulnerability of species on the brink of extinction. Against the backdrop of a sprawling, vibrant sky and human habitation, the scene captures the quintessence of symbiosis, urging us to recognise and preserve the wilderness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Nakuru County, Kenya
Camera: Canon EOS R3
Copyright: © Megh Roy Choudhury