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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Trust

In the photo, former circus performers Maya Kirsanova and her bear Archie. They have been retired for a long time, but Maya continues to take care of her bear. Archie shows her his love and affection. They trust each other.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Novosibirsk, Russia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Olga Burmistrova