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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
A Dance Between Stone and Sky

This captivating monochrome image captures a fleeting moment where the rigid permanence of stone meets the ethereal grace of nature. A pigeon, wings outstretched, dances in mid-air beside an elegant stone statue. The contrast between the frozen stillness of the sculpture and the dynamic motion of the bird encapsulates a harmonious yet ephemeral intersection between human artistry and natural beauty.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Italy
Camera: X-T30
Copyright: © Gilliard Bressan