23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The peek

While shooting eagles on a riverside, I paused to observe this Australian Pelican near a wooden structure. Its movement created this graphic, split-frame composition as it peered over a dark plank. Converted to monochrome to emphasize the dramatic contrast, focusing solely on the bird's inquisitive gaze and the abstract negative space.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: ipswich, Australia
Camera: ILCE-9M2
Copyright: © Herald Jaison