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18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
American Widgeon

Morning at Papago Ponds in Phoenix, Az., a wondrous area for avian photography. The light on the water is always gorgeous in the early morning. This little guy came floating by a little after 9 as I was packing up to leave. It may have been one of my last shots.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Phoenix, Az, United States of America
Camera: E-M1MarkII
Copyright: © Judy Helderman