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In a fleeting burst of color and motion, two bee-eaters perform an intricate aerial maneuver above a weathered branch. Their iridescent plumage—greens, blues, and oranges—shimmers in the soft light as they hover, wings outstretched, in what appears to be a ritualized interaction. Whether courting or defending territory, their synchronized flight captures the raw energy of nature’s drama. Photographer Budimir Jevtic freezes this ephemeral moment, revealing the elegance and intensity of avian behavior in the wild.