Violet Sabrewing at Heliconia

[Melvin Grey]

The attempt was to try and duplicate the natural lighting one usually sees these spectacular birds in, when they are feeding in the rainforest. The Heliconia was chosen as it illustrates how the plant uses birds and insects to help in its pollination to propagate its species.

Camera: Canon 1D Mk1V EF70 - 200mm f2.8 L plus 1.4 TC Multi-flash set-up. Costa Rica

[arash_hazeghi]

this is gorgeous, the flower takes this photo to the top. Excellent job

[Don Lacy]

At first I thought the flower was to much and over powering the hummer but after my initial impression was gone it now seem just right. Well done the lighting is beautiful. initial

[Munish Kaushik]

burst of colors here. Love the composition.

[jack williamson]

Very beautiful, the flower and the hummer are gorgeous. I just wish that the BG was a slightly different tone of green. I think it is the aqua that bothers me. Otherwise excellent.

Jack

[dankearl]

This is so good it hurts.
The flower alone would be a nice photo.
I can see Jacks point, the BG does not set off the bird enough, but I would love to have this.

[Sachin Saraf]

Wow that flower really makes this image special...

[Richard Unsworth]

A unique and beautifully composed and executed image; stunning plant and bird captured at that perfect moment

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice flight pose and bg colours.

[Melvin Grey]

Once again,
Thank you ALL for taking the time to view this image and post your comments.

Melvin