Mothering can be a tough job. The demands are relentless and round the clock. Being a mother can be overwhelming, exhausting, frustrating and terrifying. It is also the most rewarding, heart and soul expanding job in the world.
While it is not the most conventionally beautiful full colour photo; we felt this picture, taken by a camera trap late at night at a Wild Dog den, best captures the essence of motherhood. Despite it being late and her clear fatigue this mother is accommodating the demands of her litter of hungry pups.
Wishing all the mother's out there (including the wild ones) a day of love and appreciation from their offspring.