Nikon D300 with 80-400 mm VR @270 mm, tripod mounted
ISO equivalent 800 (Topaz Denoise applied)
1/200 sec, f/5.6
As I look out my window at mountains of ice and snow here on Maryland's eastern shore, my thoughts turn to a warmer place. Here is a Buff-tailed Coronet photographed at the Tandayapa Bird Lodge in Ecuador.
C&C welcome.
Norm
12-22-2009, 08:04 AM
Joe Senzatimore
WOW. Beautiful color , detail , BG and perch as well as exposure. Mybe just a tiny bit tight but stunning , non the less.
12-22-2009, 08:08 AM
arash_hazeghi
Awesome colors and great BG, perch is nice too, stopping down more will get the tail inside dof. TFS
12-22-2009, 08:25 AM
Harshad Barve
Amazing species , awesome details and perch looks great here with complimenting BG
TFS
12-22-2009, 08:26 AM
Jim Crosswell
Nice shot of this beautiful hummer! I would like to see it opened up a little more as well.
12-22-2009, 08:37 AM
Axel Hildebrandt
Good-looking specimen, good sharpness, eye contact and angle. I might tone down the perch a bit and maybe give it more room.
12-22-2009, 10:37 AM
Kiran Poonacha
Killer colours on the bird, nice pose and details...
12-23-2009, 06:47 AM
Norm Dulak
Thanks to everyone for looking and commenting. Have a great Christmas and the best possible Happy New Year!