(Bjorn Olesen)
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The morning this photo was taken was unusually quiet, Olesen says. "I was about to pack my bags I heard this juvenile Spectacled Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flavigaster) calling 'chi-chit, chi-chit,' trying to attract the attention of its parents above while flapping its wings." Olesen snapped as many shots possible before the bird flew away seconds later. "[It was] the highlight of my Borneo Trip."
Taken with a Nikon D3.
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Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!
Posted by Kim Bloomer on June 10,2013 | 10:58 AM
What a canopy of color: the photo has an other-wordly quality. It is something that we do not see every day on planet earth. Well, I do not. Great image.
Posted by Rhonda on June 6,2013 | 07:37 PM
AMAZING ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I like it :))
Posted by Vygintas on May 13,2013 | 04:29 PM
That is really cool how you did that, I would like to learn how to do that some day too.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:46 AM
This is really beautiful, it really inspires me to work harder for a camera I have to earn.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:42 AM
That is a great moment to capture, it is a wonderful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:40 AM
That is a beautiful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:37 AM
That is a beautiful picture. I love close up pictures on nature. I asked my parents if I could save up money for a nice camera to do my own photography aroung the woods we have. But this is a wonderful picture.
Posted by Brooklyn on May 12,2013 | 11:35 AM
Spectacular photograph. It's color, action, and background are outstanding. Thank you for this beauty on which to feast my eyes!
Posted by Gail B. Ledesma on May 9,2013 | 01:47 PM
I love Smithsonian Magazine. Your article on the orchid fair in Singapore changed my life. I have now joined the San Diego Orchid Society. Thank you.
Posted by Connie Massey on May 7,2013 | 11:52 PM
This looks like a classic Audubon print.... just beautiful.
Posted by Lisa on May 7,2013 | 08:12 PM
SOOO BIG!
Posted by Donna on May 7,2013 | 08:17 AM
beautiful! i hope this great picture can make people realize and help to reduce deforestation in Borneo.
Posted by nina on May 6,2013 | 09:33 PM
This one takes my breath away. It looks like an Audubon plate!
Posted by Nancy on May 6,2013 | 06:04 PM
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