Hovering Anna!

[Indranil Sircar]

This is from earlier in the evening... this Anna's was hovering over a hummingbird sage brush. I took number of images as it tried to extract nectar from the flowers. For processing, I used multiple layers with masks for Topaz Simplify and Fractalius. I changed the opacity for the layers as well as opened up the underlying layers to get the effect. Applied usm on the final web version. Hope you like it...

[Mark Fuge]

Looks like a fighter coming in for a landing!

Nice image and application, Indranil.

[denise ippolito]

Super cute Indranil and I like the softness that the filter added. Color tones are lovely.

[Richard Lovison]

Indranil,

This is one of my favorites of yours. I don't believe I have ever seen a hummingbird taken from this angle. Love the softness and simplicity added by the effects. Beautifully done.

Richard

[Brendan Dozier]

Very nice composition, Indranil! I agree, that is a very unique hummer pose you captured. Very tasteful application of Topaz & Frac. Well done!

[Judy Howle]

I've never seen a hummer photographed form that angle either, very unique perspective. I like the processing, soft but retaining detail in the bird.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Indranil, love the hovering pose and the treatments you applied to this. Lovely colors too!

[Indranil Sircar]

Thanks all; appreciate it a lot. It is an unusual pose. I myself was surprised to see that I had a frame like that!