A Glittering Jewel

[Doug Brown]

Here's a Broad-tailed Hummingbird photographed in a multiple-flash setup with a black BG. The effect can be pretty dramatic!

Canon 1Dx, 500mm II, f/11, 1/250, ISO 320, 2 flashes, manual exposure, hand held

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, now this is very different, and it certainly works for me. I like how you have set up the flashes to only illuminate the head and chest of the HB, which in turn shows up the iridescence very well. Well thought out.

[Bill Dix]

A unique and compelling hummer shot. Only this wing position would capture the black bill against the black background. Nice one!

[gail bisson]

Really like this.
Very dramatic and showy. Super detail and agree with Bill re:bill position against the wing.
Congrats on the work/thought involved with this image.
Gail

[Ivan Ellison]

Stunning, very dramatic shot. I like it a lot. Where were the flashes positioned to get this effect?

[Markus Jais]

Great shot, the black background works very well here.

Markus

[Melissa Groo]

Awesome and unique shot that really puts the emphasis on the stunning breast colors and detail. Almost has a 3D effect. You are a real master at these hummer set ups.

[Sandy Witvoet]

Well done! Stunning and "oh so different" image. Great use of flash!

[Doug Brown]

Stunning, very dramatic shot. I like it a lot. Where were the flashes positioned to get this effect?

Thanks Ivan. One flash was placed at feeder level in front of the bird and one was placed above and behind the bird.

[Ivan Ellison]

Cheers Doug, will have to save up for another couple of flashes- only have one at present

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely colors and details captured. Esp like the wing position and black BG.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

One heck of a capture Doug! Not sure you could have asked for a better bill/wing position. You've got to print this one out and if you can't find someplace to hang it I'll hold a spot in my living room until you decide! :)

[LinzRiverBalmer]

Very intriguing I just keep staring at it.

only critique I feel sorry these hummingbirds, they are all blinded when we are through with them.... Good thing we trade for sugar water

[Satish Ranadive]

Every thing has been said about this wonderful image and setting of flash lights giving spotlight effect.
Love the magical colors,great details, black BG and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

sweet. gotta love that dark BG and dynamic pose

[Doug Brown]

Thank you all for the feedback!