23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Hunter's Grip

An Asian Green Bee-eater grips a dragonfly, the insect’s broken upper wing visible as the bird subdues it. Vivid green and chestnut tones contrast with the soft background, highlighting the precision and intensity of this hunting moment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Camera: OM-1MarkII
Copyright: © Jacqueline Burke