Fiery-throated Hummingbird

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

This small hummer is endemic to CR and western Panama. Also is very territorial fight other, even larger, hummingbirds like the magnificent hummingbird.

Image taken at Costa Rican high lands.

Mark IV
600f/4+1.4TC
ISO 1000
f/8
SS 1/125sec.
Tripod
Almost FF
Fill flash

Many thanks for looking.

[vishaljadhav]

A beautiful bird on a lovely perch , i like that
the colours look superb and the BG is amazing. I may like a bit more canvas on the top to give it some room.
looks like you were really very close to this one.

[Randy Stout]

Juan Carlos:

Striking colors on this fellow. Agree with Vishal about a bit more room above because of him looking up a bit.

I might try to very softly tone down the luminosity of the OOF right end of the branch. That would help it recede somewhat visually.

Cheers

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Fiery-throated Hummingbirds are like glittering jewels, and you've captured the iridescence nicely here. I do agree with Randy about toning down the right side of the perch.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvelous image. Wonderful colors, beautiful perch,backdrop and composition. Extremely beautiful bird.

Regards,
Satish.