Copper-rumped Hummingbird

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Image from trip to Trinidad and Tobago a couple of weeks ago. This amazing creature decided to land and proceed half walking and half flying to the blossom. He is also known for his white socks, I like to think of them as spats. This is a lifer. C&C welcome.

D4S, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/2000s, f 8.0, ff, ISO 2000, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.



Geoffrey

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the loose composition, flowers and perch hugging pose. Nice image Geoffrey.

[William Dickson]

This is a lovely looking frame Geoffrey, I can see the nice detail on the bird, although, I feel that the bright BG is a wee bit distracting.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

That is pretty cool behaviour you witnessed! I like the "perch", flowers, and much of the background (but it could use a bit of NR). The brighter leaves could be toned down, and the oof stem skimming the subject's head is unfortunate. Love those tiny feet...

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Jim, William, and Daniel. I debated about darkening the BG William. May need a bit.


Geoffrey