23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Enduring the Wind and Rain
On a rainy, wind-swept afternoon, this heron stood at the edge of the water, shaking off the storm with quiet determination. Its feathers blown in every direction, it looked both wild and elegant — a reminder that even in messy moments, nature holds a certain grace
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Moss Vale, Australia |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Marie-Claude Gravel |