Lilac vs. Lavender: A Color Analysis Discussion

Hayden Dumaw • Wildlife Photographer on Instagram: "Few birds in the world are as colourful as the Lilac-breasted Roller. With a palette that seems painted by hand — turquoise wings, a lilac chest, and flashes of green and blue — it’s no wonder this bird is often considered Kenya’s national bird in popular and cultural circles. I photographed this one in the early morning light of Kruger National Park, just after sunrise. Perched high atop a barren tree, it looked completely at peace, as if the