"So beautiful..." A photo of a long-tailed tit dancing gracefully like a ballerina goes viral as a "miracle shot"|Domingo

"So beautiful..." A photo of a long-tailed tit dancing gracefully like a ballerina goes viral as a "miracle shot"

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The long-tailed tit, or Shima Enaga, a wild bird from Hokkaido, is known for its quick movements, making it notoriously difficult to photograph. However, a picture capturing a miraculous moment of this bird has been drawing massive attention on social media.

#TheMomentMyFingerTrembledOnTheShutterButton
I've never trembled this much for a Shima Enaga shot
until this one

Shima Enaga (long-tailed tit)

Source: Post by @kitano_camera

Spreading its wings wide, the Shima Enaga gracefully lands on a branch. Its beautiful pose is just like a ballerina's. The photo has received an overwhelming response on social media, with over 150,000 likes and comments such as, "A legendary shot," "How elegant and beautiful," and "Presenting: Lake of the Long-tailed Tits."

The Shima Enaga as Captured by Kitano Camera

This photo was posted by "Kitano Camera," a photographer who captures landscapes and wildlife mainly in the Tokachi area of Hokkaido. They regularly post vivid photos of wildlife on social media, and a previous photo of a Shima Enaga looking as if it were saying "Yo!" also became a hot topic.

It gave me a friendly "Yo!"

Shima Enaga (long-tailed tit)

Source: Post by @kitano_camera

Shima Enaga (long-tailed tit) Shima Enaga (long-tailed tit)

On Kitano Camera's social media, you can find many other photos that capture the charm of the Shima Enaga, in addition to the one that went viral. Be sure to check out their adorable expressions and dynamic poses.

Interview Cooperation & Photo Credit: Kitano Camera
X (formerly Twitter): @kitano_camera
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