This is the largest hummingbird species in Costa Rica and I have been trying for 4 years to capture a credible image of it. The principal challenge is exposure. The raw file, for this image, was significantly clipped, on both sides of the histogram and it took some LightRoom maneuvering to get it under control. The second challenge is that the bird is so large, that it is difficult to fit it and a flower into the frame and keep all elements within acceptable focus, when you are set up for a more modest sized hummingbird. I wish I could have had a bit of separation between the left wing and the flower, but I was pleased to get him hovering facing me with his tail feathers spread. Photographed 3 weeks ago at Bosque del Paz on workshop with Doug Brown and Greg Basco.
EOS 7D, 70/200 f2.8 at 135mm, 1/200", f/14, ISO 320 multi-flash setup
Comments welcome and encouraged,
Bill







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