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Where: Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada.
When: Saturday, 20 June 2026, 1:14pm.
Gear: Sony A6700 + Tamron 150-500mm

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[–] 9 points 4 months ago (4 children)

another animal with no blue pigmentation btw

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago* (2 children)

    most blue creatures in nature don't have blue pigments, which is actual coloring. their blue color comes from the structure of their feathers, fur, or whatever else it may be. for this one the feathers are structured in a way that absorbs most light wavelengths while reflecting blue wavelengths. so basically this bird is blue for the same reason blue eyes or the skies can be blue: blue wavelength light scattering, and not actual pigmentation.

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