The other STUNNING hummingbird that lives in Bolivia is the endemic Black-hooded Sunbeam. I would have to say that this is probably one of those species that no photo can do justice. To see the iridescence of the back of this bird in the field is absolutely amazing!!
This guy gave me a really hard time in Bolivia. I searched and searched in the area where they were most often reported to no avail before giving up. I then got a "hot tip" about the exact site and drove back a few hundred km down a bumpy dirt road getting 3 flat tires in the process. 2 more days spent searching and I was still empty handed. I had one more location to try right at the end of my trip and FINALMENTE! I got him. What a great way to end my time in Bolivia :D
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Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Flash: On
ISO: 400
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Your hard work really paid off! This is an outstanding image of a gorgeous hummingbird and one that apparently has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Very sharp, nice details in the blacks, beautiful perch and BG. Extremely well done!
I can hardly believe your persistence, amazing! But this hummer is indeed awesome! Those blue iridescent feathers simply glow with brilliance. As Gary says, "extremely well done"!
Another stunning Hummingbird well captured Glenn, and I admire your tenacity in tracking down this little fellow. just an awesome composition where everything comes together. Do you have any security concerns when travelling in remote Bolivia Glenn?
Black-hooded Sunbeam (Bolivia)
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