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Silent Encounters

Each frame captures a quiet moment in the wild. Animals not performing, but simply being. Their stillness, strength and grace unfold in subtle ways, inviting us into their world. A soft conversation, held in light and shadow. In the stillness of the wild, presence becomes everything.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Wildlife

Professional

Silent Encounters

Each frame captures a quiet moment in the wild. Animals not performing, but simply being. Their stillness, strength and grace unfold in subtle ways, inviting us into their world. A soft conversation, held in light and shadow. In the stillness of the wild, presence becomes everything.

About Artist

Kayleigh Groenendijk

I photograph to remember what matters and offer moments of stillness in a world that rarely stops. My work explores presence, quiet moments and connection. Whether in the streets of a city or the heart of the wild. Through natural light, subtle color, and deliberate composition, I aim to create images that invite the viewer to pause, reflect, and feel. Photography, to me, is not about capturing action, but about reminding us to slow down, to truly see, and to fully feel.

Kayleigh Groenendijk

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, People, Street, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Netherlands

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