Magenta Throated Woodstar

[Gary Hamilton]

Magenta Throated Woodstar from Costa Rica

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 70-200 IS
ISO 320
ss 1/200
f/11

four flash setup from my recent trip with Greg Basco and Foto Verde Tours

[Daniel Cadieux]

Exposure is perfect, and the wings nicely frozen. Neat green smooth BG too...was it an artificial one? I'd have preferred the subject lower in the frame, and the front wing not obstructing the body (love the far wing!!..and I know, I can't have it both ways!)

[gail bisson]

Lovely.
Agree with Daniel's comments.
Nice IQ as well,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Nice background, sharp where it counts and the exposure is spot on, Gary.

[Gary Hamilton]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, Daniel, it is an artificial background. We rotated several different versions for different looks. I found a very similar image with a virtually identical wing position but the front wing is sharper and it seems to cover less of the body. I'll "re-post" that one with the suggested crop for comparison.

[Gary Hamilton]

Oops, I forgot to clone out the extra catchlights, but who is counting? LOL

[Dan Busby]

Both are great Gary. Really nice IQ. Yes, don't forget the eye catch removal! I actually like that classic woodstar posture in the OP better but the comp and purple throat of the repost really look good. I would favour a background that is not quite so even.

[laurie golden]

Gary,

I love the repost, both are great but the second has a better magenta throat and a better angle on the front wing. Glad you found the time to start posting these. Will be waiting for more.