Nesting Sunbird

[Jay Tan]

This Ruby-cheeked Sunbird is going to and fro with his partner to feed the two chicks inside the nest. This shot is taken just after a feed. Lighting conditions were bad and tried strong manual flash for light. Would have like better light to freeze the bird and nicer BG but well, can't choose on those. :)

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1DM2N, 600mm+1.4xTC, f/6.3, 1/200, ISO400

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow I think you did well to catch this wonderful action. Everything is sharp with excellent detail in the head and the wonderful wing blur really adds to the action . As far as the BG goes I personally like it as it presents the habitat well and the action that you captured. My only wish would be for a tad more room at the bottom for the bird to fly out. Otherwise and wonderful image !!! Thanks for sharing Jay.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice capture and setting. I agree with Judy and would also apply a bit NR on the BG.