These beautiful birds are found from Western Panama down to Western Colombia; not found in Costa Rica.
This was captured at breakfast time perched in a beautiful Bourganvillea.
They would visit regularly announcing arrival with a loud chirp.
The silver white lower mandible helps to distinguish from the Crimson Collared Tanager.
Tripod mounted 40D 100-400 +1.4
1/100 F7 ISO 400 Ev 0
06-29-2011, 03:21 PM
Grace Scalzo
Oh my, this is a stunningly beautiful bird. So much so that I would love to see him against a much quieter background as this competes with him. The reds on his breast are lacking in detail and the perch, like the background, is busy. But I would sure love to have an image of this bird in my files!
06-29-2011, 03:43 PM
Richard Unsworth
Hi Grace
yep impressive arent they
Fortunately I have a few similar shots and probably overprocess somewhat.
The bird always appeared from the flowers, wonder if a strong blur would help neutralise BG a little?
As those who photo birds like this no too well the action is fast and most times theres a lot a shrubbery going on:S3: Still it was a priveledge to meet them:t3
thanks for your input; I'll have another look at breast detail.
06-29-2011, 04:29 PM
Paul Lagasi
Ditto, would also love to see one of these, some day. Very striking bird..Grace makes some good comments...
06-29-2011, 05:11 PM
Roman Kurywczak
Hey Richard,
Striking bird but does appear to be over processed a touch. I do think toning down the BG a touch and fixing the bird will go a long way in taking this up a notch. Very nice find!
06-29-2011, 05:16 PM
Alan Murphy
The bird looks awesome. The BG, as nice as it is, competes with the bird IMO. Perhaps a BG blur would help.
07-03-2011, 11:21 AM
Nico Steenberg
Great looking bird and good detail too. Like the pose and eye. Subject is well exposed with good natural colours against a good bg. Well done !