Close up of Broad-billed Hummingbird

[Tom Callahan]

Canon 40D
Sigma 70-300mm macro mode
ISO100
F/25
1/250
manual mode
multi high speed flash with flash on background
This is out of the camera, no cropping.
Some minor PS post processing.
After a couple of days of photographing these wonderful little jewels it was fun to try for some very tight shots as they were very tolerant of my presence as long as I didn't make any sudden movements.
Let me know what you think.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the composition, pose and BG and would only remove one of the catchlights. Could also go to "Out of the box" since the bird does not seem to be captive.

[Gus Cobos]

Great composition Tom.
I like the up close and in your face deal...:eek: The feathers are razor sharp and the colors are rich and vibrant...I like it very much...:D

[Grady Weed]

I have to study this one more. I think I might go for more of the front wing down some to make the whole visible. It is different and sharp. Good thinking.

[Leroy Laverman]

What, couldn't you get any closer? ;)

But seriously, really unique hummer shot. I agree with Axel about removing one of the catchlights (I'd get rid of the one on the right and maybe move the other one up a bit). ... well seen. Got any more in this series?

[Tom Callahan]

Thanks for all your comments.
Leroy,
Yes, I do have more close ups. I'll be posting. Probably at "out of the box" as Axel suggests.

[Lana Hays]

Tom
Wonderful closeup with detail. I love that sense of mystery. Well done.