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