Lilac-breasted Roller Perched on Thorn Branch Against Luxor Temple at Sunset in in Luxor, Egypt

Lilac-breasted Roller Perched on Thorn Branch Against Luxor Temple at Sunset

by Yvonne Hensley

A vibrant lilac-breasted roller rests on a dry thorn branch in the foreground, its iridescent blue and purple feathers catching the warm golden light of the Egyptian sunset. Behind the bird, the massive sandstone columns of the Luxor Temple rise into the twilight sky, their surfaces textured with ancient hieroglyphs and weathered stone. The long shadows stretch across the dusty ground, highlighting the contrast between the delicate avian subject and the monumental architecture. The sky transitions from deep orange near the horizon to a dusky purple above, casting a soft glow on the temple facade and creating a serene yet historic scene typical of Luxor at dusk.

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Lilac-breasted Roller Perched Luxor Egypt in Luxor, Egypt at sunset Thorn Branch Against Temple Lilac-breasted Roller Roller Perched
Camera Sony a7S II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7S II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 14mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 3200
Film vivid color profile
Location in Luxor, Egypt
Date 2022-12-16
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 25.7655, 32.5653
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