23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
White Silence, Black Song

In this photograph, a tiny dipper bird stands boldly on a dark river stone, surrounded by a world of pure white snow. Everything around it feels silent and endless, almost like nature has painted a blank canvas—yet the small bird becomes the heart of the story.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Dras, India
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2
Copyright: © Kapil Bhagwat