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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Chilean Flamingo

My son and I were spending the afternoon at a local zoo when we came upon a beautiful group of flamingos. I was immediately intrigued and knew they would be perfect subjects for making abstract images. This image is a close up of one of the flamingos preening. The bird's bright colors and delicate posture, draw the viewer in for a closer look.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Copyright: © Joanna Proffitt