Yi Cao, Swallow In Backlight (ANIMALS 2026)

I was driving on a road in Milloo Victoria and came across a farm pond just off the road, where a lot of swallows were flying in and out of the pond in order to catch insects. I was impressed with their wings backlit by morning sun, appeared golden, shimmering, and glowing. I also enjoyed watching the swallows making various poises, especially with sunlight penetrating waterdrops and pond water surface.

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