Alex McLean

Camera: Sony A9i

Lens: 100-400mm

Aperture: f11

Shutter speed: 1/1600

ISO: 1000

Description: Lilac breasted roller coming in to land

Story from behind the lens: When lilac breasted rollers take off they ignite the landscape with a flash of colour. However they are notoriously difficult to photograph in flight. Sometimes the trick is to catch them as they are landing.