Robert Wengritzky, Duck Flight (NATURE WILDERNESS 2024)

This image captures the graceful lift-off of a group of Plumed Whistling-Ducks, a common but often overlooked species in the wetlands of Darwin. Their elegant brown feathers and lighter heads contrast beautifully with the surrounding greenery, while their synchronized flight creates a powerful sense of movement. These ducks, known for their distinctive whistles and long necks, bring an understated beauty to the Australian wilderness. In this moment, I wanted to highlight the effortless grace of these birds as they take to the air, with the splashes of water below adding energy to the scene

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