13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Preparing for the dance!!
Inside the heart of the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil a group of Blue Manikins prepare to dance for the female which is in the centre of the photo and a camouflaged dull green. When she gives the sign they continuously jump over one another presenting themselves to the female in a unique and melodic dance which over a space of 4 minutes continuos into a high speed frenzy of mesmerizing colour. The finale is that each male at the very end presents his final presentation with a high pitched whistle and the female then makes her choice of the greatest dancer. Truly one of the great wonders of the natural world.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2015 |
Photo Location: | Brazil |
Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T4i |
Copyright: | © christian spencer |