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