Bird Break

Photograph by Tylee Parvin

A brilliantly colored flamingo nuzzles into its feathers during a midday break at the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama. The beauty was captivating, writes photographer Tylee Parvin. There's a sense of peace and tranquility in her eyes.

This photo was submitted to the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest .

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