In the rugged, sprawling hills of California, wildlife photographer Ethan Morales had spent weeks tracking a female mountain lion he had named Sierra. Strong, elusive, and fiercely protective of her territory, Sierra was the embodiment of the wild. Ethan, patient and observant, had learned her habits and movements, capturing her grace and power with his camera while remaining a careful, respectful observer. One chilly dawn, as the sun painted the sky with shades of purple and gold, Ethan perched atop a rocky outcrop, camera in hand, preparing to capture Sierra’s silhouette against the morning light. But then, something completely unexpected…
