Broad-tailed Hummer

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Had one heck of a time yesterday with Doug Brown shooting some hummers. In one morning I added 4 new species to my life list, and got some great photographs of each. I've got to give most of the credit to Doug, as he did all of the set-up a before I arrived. It was definitely one of the highlights of my birding "career"!

I'll throw in a self-critique and say that I wish his left wing were open to us, but I'll take this no problem

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR handheld
1/200" | f/14 | ISO 200

About 70% of full frame (I know right?!). Lots of clone stamp tool to remove dust spots (really wish I would have cleaned the sensor beforehand).

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Hey I just saw this on facebook LOL VERY nice. The detail in the tail feathers is amazing and I love the pose. Just awesome

[Karl Egressy]

Amazing shot, Miguel. The fanned tail, wing position and HA are all great. Also nice to have new species on your life list.
I just recalled that in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador with the help of the local guide, I had more than twenty new species of Hummingbirds in an hour.
I don't even remember most of them anymore.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, a pretty neat shot, and nicely done. Excellent detail all round, and love the fanned tail. The HB really pops against the BG.

You couldnt have asked for a better set up master on HB's than Doug.

[Marina Scarr]

Congrats on this image and how cool that you and Doug had such a great shoot! Love the colors and sharpness here!

[vishaljadhav]

Wonderful image with great details
i love the colours and classic flight details.

[Markus Jais]

Awesome shot. Great wing pose. Amazing colors, details and sharpness.

Markus

[Morkel Erasmus]

This is a cracker - can only imagine the fine detail you got by shooting this with the D800...
Love those colours. Pose is just fine with me!

[Alan Murphy]

Beautifully done. A flower in the image would give some context.

[Grace Scalzo]

Awwww.....a little hummingbird hug. Very cute image. I'd burn the bill just to give it a sharper appearance.

[Greg Oakley]

Spectacular image Miguel - a different yet interesting pose from a hummer.

[Shawn Zierman]

Gorgeous. Love the colors in the image and the flight pose achieved. The plumage details rock. Is the background set up? Was flash used?

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Gorgeous. Love the colors in the image and the flight pose achieved. The plumage details rock. Is the background set up? Was flash used?

Hi Shawn, the background is set up and flash was used.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Beautifully done. A flower in the image would give some context.

Thanks Alan. I've got a couple with a set of flowers, but I just didn't get the pose I wanted.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love the fine details on that tail!! I'd go with a more open front wing too, but this is quite a fine image as is.

[Bill Dix]

Congrats, Miguel. All is said above.

[Satish Ranadive]

Wonderful image,Miguel. Every thing has been said about great image of beautiful bird with lovely colors and details.

Regards,
Satish.