Stephen Risson, Air Brakes (ANIMALS 2025)

I was thrilled to capture this Swamp Harrier stopping mid-flight when I was spotted on their hunting expedition. I love the rawness throughout this image; the intense gaze, the beak with remnant down from a recent meal, and the missing feather hinting at the wild habitat of this beautiful creature.

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