Green-crowned Brilliant

[Jim Crosswell]

Canon 40D
100-400L
350mm
ISO 400
f/6.3
1/100s
tripod

This is taken in Costa Rica. The perch is set-up near the feeder. All C&Cs are appreciated.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I like the pose and perch, and how the perch curves across the image. Lovely green iridescence, and I find the HB nice and sharp.

[Bryan Hix]

Jim, beautiful hummingbird. I love the colors and sharpness of the bird. I think the perch is what does it for me. I am assuming this is natural light, correct?

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Jim, these are stunning birds and nicely portrayed. Might be tempted to lose that flower bud just on the rh edge.

[John Chardine]

As mentioned, outstanding colour, sharpness, perch and BG Jim. I would be tempted to shave a little off the bottom- about half way up to the first bud, then remove the bud that is peaking out from the margin. The white under the eye looks hot but it's such a small highlight area that it probable makes no difference to the look of the image.

[Dave Leroy]

Lovely shot. I really like the ha and pose. The perch is a perfect match.
For me, it seems a bit tight on the right and wonder if removing the bud and taking abit off the bottom would change my perception.
Dave

[Morkel Erasmus]

just love the sharpness and colours here...the BG makes it pop!

[Peter Hawrylyshyn]

Jim
Very nicely done. Good job with the DOF, perch, HA and BG. The WB looks better with this image.
Only one small suggestion - you might consider cleaning up the eye

[Arthur Morris]

Stunning detail, perch, head angle, sharpness, and image design. You might consider a version with the GREENS (YELLOWS) toned down a bit. All in all, superb.

[Jan Wegener]

stunning shot. One of the best perches I've ever seen on a hummer image. Perfect all around

[Jim Crosswell]

Jim, beautiful hummingbird. I love the colors and sharpness of the bird. I think the perch is what does it for me. I am assuming this is natural light, correct?
This is natural light. Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions.

[arash_hazeghi]

Beautiful hummer, nice perch and BG. well done