Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

[Karl Egressy]

One night we were standing on a viewing platform at Pinery
when a few males kept landing on a dead branch, right beside us.
Went back next evening but they never came. It was a one night wonder.
Thanks for looking.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Mode Manual Exposure
Tv 1/250
Av 5.0
Speed 800
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Flash Exposure Compensation -2 2/3

[Joe Senzatimore]

Nice going taking advantage of the situation. Beautiful color and detail.

[jack williamson]

Very nice color and detail, good use of flash, bg is wonderful. I love these little birds.

Jack

[Rachel Hollander]

Karl - I agree with the above comments - beautiful colors and creamy bokeh with good use of flash.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andrew Merwin]

Karl, your hummer image is a humdinger. It has wonderful detail, great BG & the color is beautiful. I like the perch also. If you have the canvas, I might consider a bit more space on the LHS.

[Dave Leroy]

Lovely shot Karl. I really like the colors and exposure.
It seems to happen often that events often do not repeat themselves or at least in the same way. Well done to take advantage of the opportunity.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice hummer. Lovely gorget, pose, and BG. I find the perch too bright for my taste.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Karl, just love the colourful iridescence on this species, sharp, and that BG is a killer.