Violet-tailed Sylph (Ecuador)

[Glenn Bartley]

The male Violet-tailed Sylph has to rank among the most stunning hummingbirds in the world. The first time I saw one I was in awe. However, composing an image with that long tail is a serious challenge. Finding a flower that works for such a task is not easy. I felt that this epiphyte flower worked well and that its long grass-like leaves filled out the frame nicely. I'd love to hear your thoughts though.

I just love this species!



Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 9
Flash: On - multiflash technique
ISO: 200
Focal length: 300mm

[Ofer Levy]

This is pure art Glenn. You nailed the composition and the whole set-up is just fantstic. Wonderful work as always.

[Marina Scarr]

This capture and bird absolutely rock. I love the setup and the composition you have chosen. The damaged leaf adds a lot to make this environment realistic.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Look at that tail! Love the colors and bird. Stunning work Glenn.

[Suzanne Huot]

What a treat to see this beautiful composition

[Clement Francis]

The master of the humming bird photography strikes back once again. Great as always Glenn

[Raymond Barlow]

really nicely done Glenn, what an amazing bird.

[Stu Bowie]

Glenn, you nailed the comp nicely. Let alone trying to get the comp right, one has to make sure that you dont cut the tail whilst capturing the image. Nicely framed between the grasses, and this certainly is a good looking fellow. Well done.

[Tony Whitehead]

Great image design, Glenn. Only suggestion would be to possibly darken down the bright area at the base of the flower a little. Good job.

[Kiran Poonacha]

I am in love with this bird glenn, loved the pose, details and the colours here.. congrats..

[arash_hazeghi]

What a beautiful colorful tail, sure helps with composition. A beauty. TFS

[Glenda Simmons]

Congratulations on a beautifully captured image. If I ever see this bird, I don't know if I would be able to take my eyes off binoculars, long enough to try to take a picture. What a stunning Hummingbird!

[Bonnie Block]

Amazing bird, Glenn.
Awesome capture--don't know how it could be any better.

[EdNguyen]

Gorgeous hummer shot, Glenn. I'd love to see this bird in person some day.