23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Into the Grey
A whale’s fluke rises above the surface in soft grey light, perfectly framing a Glaucous Gull as it lifts from the sea. The bird’s wings align inside the arc of the tail, creating a fleeting moment where two species intersect in the rain.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Canada |
| Camera: | OM-1 |
| Copyright: | © Jacqueline Burke |