23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Drifting into Spring

There is a Chinese saying, “When the river warms in spring, the ducks are the first to know.” The gentle warmth of spring and the ducks swimming leisurely on the water perfectly capture the vitality of the season. As they prepare to come ashore, they seem ready to offer visitors a glimpse of a new and lively scene.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kaiping, China
Camera: Canon EOS R100
Copyright: © Bruce Yu