Nicolas Reusens Captures Rare Close-Up of Hummingbird's Feathery "Eyelashes" at Mexico City Sanctuary

Nicolas Reusens, a renowned wildlife photographer known for his macro and high-speed shots that have appeared in National Geographic, recently visited the Hummingbird Sanctuary (Santuario de Colibríes) in Mexico City. While there, he captured incredible close-up images of a hummingbird, revealing its beautifully symmetrical feathers around the eye that look like eyelashes. The detail in his photos is so sharp that you can even see tiny dust particles. Reusens expressed his amazement, saying, "The detail of this particular hummingbird blew me away—those tiny symmetrical feathers, perfectly aligned. Absolutely amazing!" Catia Lattouf, who manages the sanctuary from her home, has dedicated twenty years to rehabilitating and releasing hummingbirds, and she was equally impressed, noting, "I've never seen photos like his. They're unbelievable." For more of his work, check out his Instagram.