23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Dancing Duality
At dawn on Hengam Island, I followed the calls of reef herons to the shore. This species is known for its rare dual color morphs — white and dark. The image captures their graceful flight, a quiet harmony in nature’s diversity.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Qeshm, Iran |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © Pooria Hatami |