1 / 4   Hundreds of pink flamingos create stunning shadows on the surface of the water below them as they fly over salt marshes in the bay of Cadiz, Spain. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   As the sun sets, the birds take flight, casting amazing shadows across the water's surface. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   Amateur photographer Oscar Diez captured the moment from a plane flying around 300 meters above the water tinted with pink, orange and red. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The wildlife photographer, Diez knew the flamingos came to the salt marshes to feed and was amazed when he saw the birds from the cabin window. /VCG Photo