23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The reluctant hunter

This image captures a juvenile Osprey perched on the metallic support structure next to its nest pole. The photograph was created to emphasize the powerful contrast between the rigid, manufactured geometry of the pole and the soft, organic form of the hesitant bird. The monochrome processing enhances the sense of isolation and visual tension, creating a conceptual study of wildlife adapting to constructed environments.

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