Migratory species heading south, though many may become year-round residents. This male was guarding some territory it had proclaimed. It would, on regular intervals, go from perch to perch and start vocalizations defining the range. Very cooperative for images.
Conditions March / cool / damp Location: Bolsa Chica Estuary
EXIF: Camera: Canon 20D Lense: Canon EF 500 IS L / f 4.0 + 1.4 T/C; effective focal length 700 mm Mode: Apeture priority Metering: pattern Exposure 1/250 @ f 8.0; exp comp + .33 ISO: 200 White bal: custom 5500 K Monopod
Stunning BG, Mark. I love the two tones that echo colours in the plumage. Really emphasizes the iridescent gorget. Nice delicate perch. DOF well managed to keep bill sharp. Woud prefer a shot with the head turned a little to give more of a profile view but this is very good with lovely soft light.
Nice pose on a interesting branch and good, soft BG. The lighting on the body and neck is great, however, the dark zone on the face detracts from the image. Perhaps the use of fill flash would have helped.
Fantastic... terrific! Great soft light and, wow, what a great BG! the details are stunning and the iridiscence feathers on the head are too good to be true. Superb eye contact too. I suggest to crop a little bit at the left. Big congratulations for such a fine image like this one!
Anna's Hummingbird (male)
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