Zoe Allen, Sentinels of the Suburbs (ANIMAL & NATURE 2026)

Two kookaburras sharing a quiet moment while perched on a metal fence in my backyard. This image captures the striking contrast between Australia's iconic native wildlife and the harsh lines of man-made structures, highlighting how nature adapts to urban environments. Taken with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, 75-300mm lens.

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