Still North
Tail of Light Common Redpoll, Stockholm – Sweden Perched in stillness at 2,000 meters on the eastern slopes of the Andes, this Long-tailed Sylph revealed its full iridescent brilliance. In a fleeting moment of calm, its vibrant colors shimmered against the cloud forest backdrop.
Atlantic Sentinel Atlantic Puffin, Runde – Norway As the sun dips low over the Atlantic, a lone Atlantic Puffin perches on a rugged cliffside, wings outstretched and glistening with seawater. Fresh from a long day at sea, it flaps vigorously, shaking off the ocean's chill and the weight of the day. Behind it, the vast expanse of the Atlantic stretches endlessly.