Aaryan Dhakal, Silent grace (JUNIOR 2025)

I caught this pelican in a moment of quiet elegance, its head bowed and beak nestled in feathers. Against the stark black backdrop, every detail—from the fine texture of its plumage to the golden gleam of its eye—emerges with striking clarity. This portrait highlights the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability in nature, transforming a simple act of preening into a study of grace, solitude, and poise.

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