Glistening Threads

961 0

Comments

Description
While photographing this Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the backlighting revealed a beautiful, unexpected detail: fine, glistening threads of spider silk trailing from her wing and tail.
Taken By
Katrina
Taken On
July 16, 2026
Tagged
animal bird hummingbird beak vertebrate wing neck feather
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • Shutter speed: 0.00025 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1

Other Photos by Katrina