Richard Unsworth
07-08-2011, 04:02 PM
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Hi
I have never witnessed a Hummingbird being fed before and was amazed that even on this windy day the mother was able to put her beak right down the throat of the youngster without harm.
The location is South of Boquete, Panama and I waited a lohg time for the mother to return; I had observed her approaching the youngster but was thrilled when the feeding started. Light conditions were really difficult and I know the shadows are not ideal but I feel the shot was well executed considering. I hope you like them!
As for species, I am unsure and would ask for ID if possible; my first choice would be White necked Jacobin but due to location could be the blue throated.
Ev -.33, 1/1250, ISO 800 f8 NR Topaz USM PS5
40d AND 100-400 + 1.4 TC crop is large and IQ will be affected as per.
Hi
I have never witnessed a Hummingbird being fed before and was amazed that even on this windy day the mother was able to put her beak right down the throat of the youngster without harm.
The location is South of Boquete, Panama and I waited a lohg time for the mother to return; I had observed her approaching the youngster but was thrilled when the feeding started. Light conditions were really difficult and I know the shadows are not ideal but I feel the shot was well executed considering. I hope you like them!
As for species, I am unsure and would ask for ID if possible; my first choice would be White necked Jacobin but due to location could be the blue throated.
Ev -.33, 1/1250, ISO 800 f8 NR Topaz USM PS5
40d AND 100-400 + 1.4 TC crop is large and IQ will be affected as per.