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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
No Goldilocks but Three Bears

The springer cubs with Mom nearby were clamming on the tide flats of remote Alaska. After a few hours they were a bit curious of the "bipeds" but still kept their distance. It was pure joy just watching them for the better part of the day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Alaska, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Laura Hedien