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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cheerfulness

The backlight shooting of the Carmine Bee-eater at sunset is very beautiful. The biggest challenge is not only that the bee eater flies so fast, but also that it suddenly changes direction and speed at any time. This sudden change in speed direction poses a great challenge to the camera's focus system.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Namibia
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Xuejun Long