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Moments That Make Us Smile
Assignment Open From
Oct 19 - Jan 15, 2023
Playful animal interactions make us smile (African lions, right). Have you ever captured a photo of wildlife during a humorous moment? Behaviors of animals often surprise and delight. Share your favorite images with us.
Our editorial team will choose the best submissions based on appeal, composition, originality, and technical quality. A group of chosen shots for this assignment will be posted on this page and one will be featured.
We can consider a maximum of six submissions per contributor.
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
For this assignment, we are offering an incentive. The author of the featured photo chosen by our editorial team will receive a Patagonia Altvia Pack 14L bag, perfect for transporting your gear to the office, the trail, or a weekend at the beach. See the official Contest Rules for more information.
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Giraffe and ostrich, North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, North Carolina.
Ostrich, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.
Black-crowned Night Heron Chick, Santa Rosa, Californiz
Gray heron and Nile crocodile, Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa.
Matschie's Tree Kangaroo and Joey, Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York.
Asian Small-clawed Otter, Jungle World, Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York
Rodrigues Fruit Bat, Jungle World, Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York
North American Porcupine, Discovery Trail, Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn, New York
California Sea Lion, New York Aquarium, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York