23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Contrast in the Pigeon
This photo captures a iridescent dark pigeon amid three snow-white companions, their plumage glowing softly in dappled sunlight. The grassy backdrop grounds the scene, highlighting the subtle, striking contrast between the central bird’s rich hues and the pale, muted tones of its flock. A quiet study of diversity in a small, ordinary group.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beijing, China |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 9 |
| Copyright: | © yang dingcongyi |