One morning in Yellowstone, I was photographing the sunrise over Lake Yellowstone when I noticed a few shorebirds starting their day. As they moved along the water’s edge, foraging for food, one Killdeer caught my eye. It paused beside a steaming lakeside geyser, standing still as if soaking in the warmth. Killdeer are common birds—easy to overlook if you’re not paying attention. But the soft light, the rising steam, and the quiet presence of this bird made it my favorite shot of the entire trip.