Copper-rumped Hummingbird

[Melvin Grey]

Another HB image from my first trip to Trinidad and my first attempt at multi-flash with hummingbirds.

Camera Canon Mk111 Lens - 500mm f4 Exp 1/200 @f29 but the actual exp. was provided by the Flash guns.
Four Canon 580's on bird, one on BG, all at 1/16th power

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the action and pose. Sharpness and exposure look good too. I would probably eliminate the stray "twig" near the tail, and run some NR on the BG. As presented I find there is too much space behind the subject.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful sharpness and pose. I like the BG and the perch.Agree w/ Daniel on the space behind the bird. Nicely done!!

[Peter Wallack]

Fine image. Fine critiques. This can be made really fine with a bit more post production.

[Lorant Voros]

Love the pose and the head peaking out between the wings. Agree with Daniel's suggestion and I'd go for a less centered composition.

[Fernando Cerra]

I just love it ! but have to agree with the observations above, although they are minor, will make it even better.

[John Chardine]

Outstanding Melvin. Although unconventional, I can more than live with the crop and the "peek-a-boo" adds to the out of the box feel. It is definitely an unconventional and very clever hummingbird image.

And yes, hummers actually do have feet, as evidenced here!

[Stu Bowie]

Amazingly sharp with lovely colours, and I like the hovering posture. Good looking perch, and I agree there is too much space on the RHS.