Lucifer Hummingbird

[Kurt Bowman]

Finally back out in the field shooting hummers for late migration. This is a Lucifer's Hummingbird only found in a specific area of southern Arizona. Photo was achieved using a feeder to attract the bird and then a clipped flower attached to the shepherd's hook. Natural BG and light. I was very happy to get this. The last two years the Lucifer wouldn't hit the flower. This time he hit it many times. I have a pose I like better which I sill post later. I like this one better because the gorget is lit up.

A1
200-600mm
1.4 TC
shot at 840mm
1/8000 at f/9
ISO 3200

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Kurt, really nice image. I do not see anything to change that would improve the image. Beautiful colors, wonderful feather detail, pure background. Thank you for sharing.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hey Kurt ... what's not to ,like here !!
Can't see any points how to improve this images as posted .
Very good job in the field and in the processing !!!

TFS Andreas

[William Dickson]

I totally agree.....This is looking real good....the detail on the bird is perfect....1/8000 nailed it.....Well done Kurt

Will

[Dorian Anderson]

This is fantastic. I cannot remember an image of yours I've liked more than this one, especially as LUHU is a sought-after species in SE AZ. Set-up shots need to be perfect -- I mean they better be when the photographer has control of everything, right? -- and I don't think you could have done better here. Color, BG, pose, detail, and composition are all outstanding. Incredible result for a zoom lens with a TC!

[Brian Sump]

A real beauty Kurt. Truly, gorgeous pose and colors. Captured and processed nicely!

Sure wish I could have made it down there this year. How was the turnout as far as quantity and variety this year?

[Kurt Bowman]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

[Arthur Morris]

The bird is fabulous. The blossom? Not so much. Sharp, great pose and exposure. Wish it were mine.

with love, artie