23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Above the Fray
In the quiet hours of early morning, when the sun is still rising behind the hills, a lone vulture sits silently on a dead tree. The light behind it glows like a soft halo, turning the bird into a dark, mysterious silhouette.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kokan, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Kapil Bhagwat |