A vibrant group of American Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) stands amidst the lush, shadowed foliage of the Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Funchal, Madeira. The flock exhibits a striking range of plumage from pale pink to intense coral-red, highlighting the variation in their carotene intake within this botanical sanctuary. Sunlight filters through the greenery, illuminating their curved black-tipped beaks and slender legs against the dark garden backdrop.
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 16, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 50.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/2200s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 125 |
| Flash: | No |