23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
An owl

The shapes in the scene come together in a surprisingly familiar way: two rounded pools framed by moss and rock create the gentle illusion of an owl’s face. It’s one of those moments when nature arranges itself into something playful and expressive, offering the quiet impression of a bird calmly observing its surroundings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Pawel Zygmunt