Bee-eater holding dragonfly on autumn branch in along a game trail near Munich

Bee-eater holding dragonfly on autumn branch

by Stacey French

Bright sunlight illuminates the slender body of a European bee-eater perched on a bare, weathered twig. The bird's throat displays a vivid blue stripe beneath a rufous chest, contrasting with its olive-green back. Clamped firmly in its long, pointed black beak is a large dragonfly with iridescent wings folded tight against its body. Behind the sharp focus of the bird, dramatic gray clouds roll across a pale sky, suggesting an approaching storm over the Bavarian landscape. The autumn season shows in the muted brown tones of the surrounding foliage and the crisp, dry texture of the branch. A small patch of green moss rests on the bark just below the bird's feet.

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bee-eater dragonfly bird prey autumn Munich game trail wildlife photography
Camera Sony Alpha 55*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 55 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 800
Film natural digital color
Location along a game trail near Munich
Date 2023-05-04
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 48.1369, 11.5035
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bee-eater dragonfly bird prey autumn Munich game trail wildlife photography