Thanks to Rasmus Boegh of BirdForum.net who corrected my identification of this little beauty.
Same place, same date, same set up as past entries: tripod mounted, pre-focused, waited for bird to show up. These guys visit every flower.
I don't know if you've noticed, but the hummingbirds coming to this flower don't actually use the flower opening. Rather, they seem to stick their beaks through the side!
PS work: same as before --- levels, then quick mask mode, layers with blending to change the feel of the light (multiply and/or screen, selectively) and Gaussian blur to selected parts.
Hi Angelo, thanks again for your comments on my work.
I see your note here about a low comment count and I find it rather interesting that in your later pics you seem to have a rather high comment-to-view ratio (often above 50%). I don't know how you do this but it is simply amazing. Congrats!
I place hummingbirds in the category of mystical creatures, along with peacocks. They are just so beautiful and colourful, and yet very elusive, which makes an appearance of them all the more special. I have shot peacocks (see my portfolio) and I'd like to try my hand at hummingbirds if I can find a reliable feeding ground.
I like the way you froze this little guy, with just a hint of movement on his wings. I can imagine these creatures flap their wings faster than we can see, and they are so quick it's hard to get them to stay "still" for a few seconds. I see the look of intent on his eyes as he's so focused on the task at hand.
The background is nicely blurred out. And, the colours all seem to gravitate towards the centre.
Wonderful in all respects!
Regards, Pradeep
ps. after seeing some of your work, I'm happy my focus is mostly with models since I don't have to chase after them (well, a few maybe). ;-)
I think this is best of them all.As you are probably aware I like hard fact photographs with the main subject strong in the frame in order that I don't have to think about the image. Well done.
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