Velvet-purple Coronet (Ecuador)

[Glenn Bartley]

It is so hard to pick a favourite hummingbird in Ecuador. But for me these guys are right near the top. When you look at one and then, all of a sudden, the light hits the bird the right way it is just an explosion of purple iridescence. It is enough to make your jaw drop :shock:

I cant wait to get back there in January for my Hummingbird workshop!!



Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On - multiflash technique
ISO: 200
Focal length: 500mm

[Alfredo Fernández]

Awesome picture..!!!
waiting for being 18 and going on one of your workshopss!!
cant waitt!!

[Paul Randall]

Fantastic, iridescence captured perfectly and same goes for wing position and eye contact.:D

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

You always amaze me with you images! and this one is no exception. Love the bird and pose. I too would love to go to Ecuador some time soon.

[Harshad Barve]

Inspiration work Glenn
TFS