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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Chronophotographic harmony

I captured their synchronized flight, illuminated by a bright advertising hoarding. Panning my camera with a slow shutter speed opposite to the pigeon flights, I captured their movements. The high contrast lighting adds a timeless quality to the image, highlighting urban wildlife. This photograph freezes a moment of natural beauty and prompts reflection on the delicate balance in the urban ecosystem.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Sarthak Agrawal