Star

This is a Sword-billed hummingbird taken in Guango, Ecuador. It was a 5 flash setup. Taken on a tour with Nate Chappell (Trogon Tours)


Device: Nikon D700
Lens: 300mm F/4D
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: F/20
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320
Flash Device: SB-900
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Flash Mode: M x 1/32 (-1/3EV)

Awesome pose given by the bird, subject looks sharp and nice colorful background that goes well with the star pose. Wish could see more of the eye, but this is already good as it is.

What an amazing pose. I wish I could see the eye. I would consider a bit more room at the top or going with a square crop. IQ is excellent,
Gail

Love this different perspective. You have a nice BG. If I am not mistaken there is a tiny portion of flower on top edge of pic I would remove. Would have liked this enen more with the flower for the whole story. Well done on a difficult subject.

Roy, killer image. loved the star shape. what a stunning bird. nice BG. Is the green in the Bg a little too cool? more space at the top wud have been nice but I think you must have had to crop a flower or feeder there.

What an interesting effect the multiple flashes have produced. This actually a very dark bird top and underside.