Rainbow Bee-eater

Rainbow Bee-eater (Image ID 72947)
Photographed byMaggie Roberts Duffy on Fri 19th Sep, 2025 and uploaded on Fri 20th Feb, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1106
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ID72947
CommentThe Rainbow Bee-eaters had just arrived early September and where pairing up for the new breeding season when I captured this photo. This particular bird flew straight for me at ground level and at great speed and love that I managed to capture the eye contact between the bird and myself. This group of Bee-eaters where planning their nesting site on an open grassed campground which highlights the challenges they face.
EquipmentExposure time : 1 / 4000
FNumber : 10
Focal Length : 700

ISO Speed Ratings : 1600
LensModel : RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 19.0 (Macintosh)
LocationCrescent Head, New South Wales
Keywordsin flight, adult
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/10.0
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Elements 19.0 (Macintosh)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/4000
FNumber EXIF F10
ExposureProgram EXIF Not defined
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 1600
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2025:09:19 07:52:09
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 11.965784) EXIF 1/4000
ApertureValue (APEX 6.643856) EXIF F10
ExposureBiasValue EXIF -0.66666668637966
MaxApertureValue (APEX 6.6250000019281) EXIF F10
MeteringMode EXIF CenterWeightedAverage
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 700mm
ExposureMode EXIF Automatic Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
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