A moment of curiosity, Spain. Wildlife photograph by Alexandra Surkova, winner of the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, May 2024

Winner Wildlife · May 2024

A moment of curiosity

I captured this photo from a hide near a small waterhole where Iberian lynxes occasionally come to drink. On this particular day, I experienced an unprecedented stroke of luck: a mother lynx appeared with five cubs, a sight I had never witnessed before. It was such an impressive scene that I didn't know which of the six to photograph. The day was very hot, and there were many bees around the waterhole. Suddenly, one of the cubs, irritated by the insects, stood up and took a step towards them, creating the perfect moment I managed to capture in this photograph. The Iberian lynx is considered one of the most endangered felines on the planet.