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Two Shapes, One Rhythm

In the stillness of midday, with only a narrow patch of shade on an open plain, the moment felt both simple and precise--a brief alignment of light and form under a vast Mara sky.

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Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Gold

Natural World

Professional

Bronze

Portrait of a Place

Professional

Two Shapes, One Rhythm

In the stillness of midday, with only a narrow patch of shade on an open plain, the moment felt both simple and precise--a brief alignment of light and form under a vast Mara sky.

About Artist

Holly Kirkland

Holly Kirkland is a wildlife photographer drawn to quiet moments where light, land, and animal presence converge. Her work centers on reverence rather than spectacle, using atmosphere and restraint to tell truthful stories of wild lives. Holly enjoys spending time outside marveling at the natural world, but in her free time can most likely be found working out or eating dessert. She also teaches floral design workshops and is a mixed-media artist.

Holly Kirkland

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, Portrait, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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