23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Golden bird

From above, a geothermal hot spring forms bands of white, beige and rust around a darker center that resembles an eye. The shape looks like a bird’s head, created naturally by mineral deposits and constant geothermal activity.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: L2D-20c
Copyright: © Pawel Zygmunt