Ruby Topaz (Trinidad and Tobago)

[Glenn Bartley]

First of all....thanks for all the wonderful feedback about the Coquette I posted. Very much appreciated.

My number #2 target for this latest trip was the Ruby Topaz. A spectacular hummingbird if ever I have seen one!

Hope you enjoy this guy too :)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7702/rubytopaz01.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 8
Flash: On - multi-flash
ISO: 400
Focal length: 400mm

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Glenn, This is very nice! The composition is just right for my taste. The background color complement the bird. The pose gives a great view of the wings and with a good head angle. The birds colors look very nice all with good details. The flower coming in at a angle is pleasing. Overall I find this to be stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[Glenn Bartley]

Thanks Phil. I appreciate your kind words!

[John Chardine]

Glen- You are a master. I'm going to break all the BPN critique rules and just leave it at that!

[Michael Wolf]

I searched & searched and could not find a single nit....;)

WOW!! Truly amazing. I echo Johns comment....You are a master.

[Nancy A Elwood]

Glenn I will have to ditto John's words in spades!!:D

[Jay Gould]

Glenn, you have no idea how much angst your bird is causing me! ;) :D

When we were on the Antarctic Cruise there was an artist that taught drawing; he was from Trinidad. We learned during the cruise that Jackie is a natural when it comes to drawing birds - "shocking and amazing" (his words; not mine!).

Now she wants to go to Trinidad with this artist to take lessons; how can I say "NO" when there are such beautiful birds for me to attempt to capture.

How many flashes did you use?

Your presentation is magnificent!

[Alfred Forns]

...and you made a spectacular image !!! Love everything about it !!

[Joe Senzatimore]

@ target species , and you nailed both. Another stunner. All the elements come together to make this a killer image.

[Adams Serra]

Hi Glenn,
another beauty!!!
Congratulations.

[Mike Lentz]

Wonderful work here, Glenn! Your Hummingbird images are always very top notch!

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent all over, compo, colors, detail, sharpness, a very fine image.

[Paul Kusmin]

Great work Glenn, truly impressive bird and technical skill.
I wonder if toning down the highlights in the feet a bit would make much of a difference?

[Ofer Levy]

Glen- You are a master. I'm going to break all the BPN critique rules and just leave it at that!

Can't add anything to that.

[Marina Scarr]

It seems you have become the master of hummingbird photography. You make the setups and backgrounds look the most authentic. It's always obvious that you love your subjects.

[Stephen Stephen]

Glenn just a stunning image.

[Glenn Bartley]

It seems you have become the master of hummingbird photography. You make the setups and backgrounds look the most authentic. It's always obvious that you love your subjects.

Thank you for your wonderful compliment :)

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

What else is left to say? You are an inspiration. Congratulations for such a wonderful image.

[Callie de Wet]

All said! :DWhat amazes me is the slow SS for the hummer, is it the multiple flash that does the difference?

[Geurt Bloem]

For me, a piece of photographic art! Love the colours, the composition and the subject is exquisite.

[Vida van der Walt]

Ditto Geurt. Stunning image Glenn!:)

[Thonnaksar NOP]

I cannot believe this is a photograph ! It looks rather like a painting.
I don't know how you do this but the result is just outstanding !!!
Big congrats !

[Glenn Bartley]

All said! :DWhat amazes me is the slow SS for the hummer, is it the multiple flash that does the difference?

That is correct...it is the use of high speed flash that freezes the wings. Without the flash this type of image is impossible. Thanks again for all the kind words...

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Nothing left to say. Perfect composition and execution. And wow...what a bird. thx for sharing.

[Lorant Voros]

Glenn, this is just too good. Perfect composition, colors, HA, light and pose. You are really the master of this. Hats off for you.