Rufous Hummingbird

[Mark Schmitt]

Female, though I could be wrong. These are difficult for me to ID; esp. juvinile and female of the species.

Self cirtique: The blended colours of the BG are nice, most of the colours are compimentary to those of the bird. Opted for the virtical (portrait) framing as detail of bird is the focal point. Perhaps just a bit more room to the right.

EXIF DATA:
Camera: Canon 30D
Lense: Canon EF 500 IS L
Mode: Aperture priority
Metering: Pattern
ISO: 320
White bal. custom 5200K
Exposure: 1/500 @ f 8.0; -.33 exp. comp; fill flash EX 580 gun + Better Beamer extender -1.33 comp

Feel free ;)

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Mark, I am not too good at ageing and sexing hummers either. Sharp and a good EXP. If you had moved right a bit that would have yielded a consistent light toned BKGR and perhaps a more interesting perspective. I like the detail on the throat.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with Artie here. Great light, pose, detail and nice BG. Congratulations!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the details, soft light and BG and only wish for a catchlight.