Di Lymbury, Rainbow Bee-eaters Frolicking in a Shower of Rain (February theme: Blue)

I was on a verandah when there was a sudden downpour of rain and I took a shot of these bee-eaters on a jacaranda. With the fast shutter speed and the mid afternoon light the photo picked up the raindrops giving this painterly effect.

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