23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Elegant Feathers

A striking macro view captures the fine, pastel-hued plumage of a Great White Pelican in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The intricate layers of feathers range from soft cream to delicate pink and warm yellow, revealing the bird’s signature breeding coloration and unique texture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Namibia
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson