23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Stillness of a Predator
A portrait of a wild hawk captured in a rare moment of stillness. Its eye reflects both alertness and calm, framed against a soft green background that highlights its warm plumage. This image aims to showcase the quiet intensity and natural beauty of one of nature’s most focused predators.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Fulton, Mo, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T3 |
| Copyright: | © Aaron Hickman |