Avian Image of the Week for the week ending September 7th, 2012: Dan Behm - Ruby-throated Hummingbird Family On Nest

Congratulations Dan!

I had the pleasure of finding out about a Ruby Throated Hummingbird nest in central Ohio over the Holiday weekend, Thanks to my friend Matthew. So along with another friend Josh, We grabbed our gear and headed south.

To our surprise the Nest could not have been in a better location it was on a walking trail in a local park, The nest was in a sycamore tree in a branch overhanging a large creek.

We all came away with some great shots. But this one stood out to me.

Hope you like it!

1DM4| 600 F/4| Iso 800 | F/6.3| 1/400th | Fill Flash at -3 w/ BB | Manual Mode at - 1/3rd| Partial Metering| Overcast conditions| DPP| CS4

Note: I cloned back the extending leaf that touched the adult birds head...

Comments and Critique are welcome!

Congratulations Dan!

I liked this image the first time I saw it. Well deserved. Contratulations.

Congrats Dan! Certainly and memorable experience for the three of us.

Well done Dan. Congrats!

Congratulations. Killer capture Dan. This is a contest entry.

Fabulous image, Dan, and congrats on IOW. Well deserved win!

Congrats Dan, well deserved.

Richard

Congratulations, Dan, this is a magnificent image.

Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate the kind words and BPN choosing this image, It's areal Honor!!!

Dan