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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Feathered Focus

A tightly framed portrait of a great white pelican reveals the delicate details of its plumage and the textured surface of its throat pouch. The photograph captures the bird’s piercing gaze and the soft interplay of light on its creamy feathers, highlighting the elegance and intricacy of this waterbird’s adaptations.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Namibia
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson