The Silent Glide of the Waxwing
In a moment suspended between earth and sky, the common waxwing cuts through the air with precision and poise. Its soft gray plumage, accented by a vibrant red bill and black mask, contrasts beautifully against the hazy greens and browns of the forest. Photographer Sumnikov Aleksey captures the bird mid-flight, wings fully extended, embodying the quiet majesty of winter’s avian visitors. This image is not just a portrait of a bird—it’s a testament to the fleeting, dynamic elegance found in nature’s most graceful movements.
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22-31 March, last stage voting (short list)
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