Birds

Black Swan stretching its white-tipped wings while standing among green waterweed at Lake Lorne.

Black Swan, Lake Lorne — a moment of grace as it reveals the striking contrast of black and white plumage.

Kookaburra perched on a gum tree branch at Numerella, feathers fluffed against the cool air.

Kookaburra, Numerella — resting high in the gums, embodying the calm spirit of the bush.

Rainbow Lorikeet perched on a tree branch, showing vibrant red, green, and blue feathers with soft background foliage."

Rainbow Lorikeet resting among the branches on Raymond Island.

Rainbow Lorikeet perched on a tree branch at Raymond Island, Australia, showing its vibrant red, blue, green, and yellow plumage

Rainbow Lorikeet on Raymond Island

Young swan cygnet stepping through grass at Lake Lorne, with fluffy down feathers and siblings in the background

A fluffy cygnet takes its first careful steps at Lake Lorne, with its siblings close behind.

A purple swamphen bends down to feed its downy black chick among green duckweed at Lake Lorne, Victoria, in soft natural light.

A tender moment between a Purple Swamphen and its chick, captured at Lake Lorne.

A black swan stretches its wings over green duckweed at Lake Lorne, showing bright white feathers and red beak in soft sunlight.

A moment of quiet strength as a black swan stretches its wings across Lake Lorne. The sunlight reveals the beauty of contrast — black and white, stillness and movement.

A close-up of an Australian magpie looking toward the camera, set against a soft green bokeh background.

A curious Australian magpie glances toward the viewer, framed by a smooth green background that adds a sense of calm and gentle clarity.

Pacific gull standing calmly on gravel, with white chest, dark wings, and bright orange beak, captured in natural light and a relaxed, attentive posture.

A Pacific gull stands quietly, grounded and attentive, inviting a pause to notice form, balance, and stillness in an everyday coastal moment.