23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Four Guys and a Gal

A small group of Harlequin Ducks brace against the rushing river, their patterned plumage contrasting with the bright whitewater as they rest on partially submerged rocks. The turbulent spring flow surrounds them with swirling motion and texture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: OM-1
Copyright: © Jacqueline Burke