06/14/2026
Everyone at the regional zoo photography competition knew he was the favorite. Year after year, his elephant photographs stood out, and he had earned a reputation for being one of the friendliest people there—always generous and fair, even when others hoped someone else would finally win the top prize.
So when a zoo insider quietly helped a competing friend, they thought they had found the perfect way to stop him. He was assigned the worst elephant viewing slot of the day—a time when the elephants were usually resting and inactive. Since his winning images often showed their strength, movement, and personality, it seemed like a guaranteed disadvantage. He knew exactly what was going on, but instead of arguing or complaining, he simply picked up his camera and went in as if nothing had changed.
When he arrived, he found an elephant resting peacefully among a pile of old tires, completely still, with a small butterfly perched on its trunk. Rather than trying to force a dramatic shot
