21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Shine Bright

The stroke billed kingfisher was photographed at Nawala Weli Park. While seeing this bird is a rare occurrence itself, as this was taken in the morning, he was quite well hidden among the trees. He was patiently perched on the branch above the waterhole waiting for a morning meal. Why I was attracted to was his striking yellow and blue pallet contrasted with the dark background as if he’s painted on a canvas

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Nawala, Sri Lanka
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © ASHANE MARASINGHE