Andrew Fusek-Peters
Rainbow bird
The effect of diffraction on bird wings is rarely captured and requires sunlight to hit the small structures that hold the wings together, the barbules, at exactly the right angle. The wing structures act as a diffraction grating, splitting the light into extraordinary rainbows.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2024Nominee
Nature
Professional
Rainbow bird
The effect of diffraction on bird wings is rarely captured and requires sunlight to hit the small structures that hold the wings together, the barbules, at exactly the right angle. The wing structures act as a diffraction grating, splitting the light into extraordinary rainbows.
About Artist
Andrew Fusek-Peters
Andrew Fusek Peters is a wildlife and landscape photographer and OM System Brand Ambassador. He has had over 700 photos used in the UK national papers and media including cover shots for the Guardian, The Times, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Amateur Photographer, Country Life as well as regular features for BBC News. 'One of the country's best photographers. A man with a profound understanding of the natural world.' Iolo Williams. His five years of work on UK butterflies, Butterfly Safari is published by Graffeg. 'Incredible photos... a beautiful book.' The Guardian. 'A spectacular showcase of British Butterflies.' BBC Wildlife Magazine. His next book Garden Safari which he has been working on since 2014 is published in spring 2025.
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