(Species#395) A Cinnamon Hummingbird
.....captured in the "All Natural" way: No feeders, no single/multi flash(es) set up, just using natural light under a flowering tree in Costa Rica.
This CINNAMON HUMMINGBIRD is not easy to see in North America, he is classified Code 5 (Accidental) by the ABA. And in your National Geographic N.A.Bird Handbook he is listed at the end in the specialty section.
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Franks Photos, tguttilla, © BKD Photography , shivanayak, and 38 other people added this photo to their favorites.
tinyfishy (26 months ago | reply)
Here is another shot: (View Large Size.)
Here is the still shot: (View Large Size.)
Franks Photos (26 months ago | reply)
Absolutely incredible........thank you for sharing!
™ goraiapick ™ - busy - (26 months ago | reply)
And they are already there :-)) Such beautiful bird and the first shot is my favourite in this incredible series Al !!!
tnfuty (26 months ago | reply)
English Name ：Cinnamon Hummingbird
Chinese Name：桂紅蜂鳥
Scientific Name：Amazilia rutila
Dave*B (26 months ago | reply)
Great series Al, love how he's locked eyes on flower on the first one.
© BKD Photography (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing!!!!
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sandeep_80(very busy) (26 months ago | reply)
Wow !! these pictures are really amazing Al
cupeiroalberto (26 months ago | reply)
Buena exposición utilizando una velocidad rápida para congelar el movimiento , un saludo
kenskritters (26 months ago | reply)
These are gorgeous captures, Al! Love the wing position on these, as well as the great detail:-)
coolcactus (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic work! Thank you for sharing!
nemesis1832 (26 months ago | reply)
amazing!!!
contourone (26 months ago | reply)
Wow! That first shot is just incredible!
Ed Schneider (26 months ago | reply)
Love the compo in all of these, Al. Gorgeous bird!
pinoyphotog (26 months ago | reply)
So beautifully composed! I admire your dedication
and patience in waiting for the "decisive moment!"
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ImageInnovation Photography (26 months ago | reply)
What a fabulous shot. The lighting is perfect and it really brings out the colors and textures of the feathers. Wonderfully sharp details.
What lens did you use in this shot?
emace (26 months ago | reply)
How cool is that?! Awesome find and excellent images. I would likely go camera crazy in Costa Rica - there's just so much cool wildlife there. Terrific series!
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jm_villarroya (w/o internet untill June 20) (26 months ago | reply)
Costa Rica, excellent place. Congratulations beautiful captured. I admire your dedication and patience, you are the one I most admire in bird photography
Z!KeepeR (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
Simon_Long (26 months ago | reply)
Awesome angle! Nice shot and great details !!
goingslo (26 months ago | reply)
Next you'll be telling us you've gone back to a 'point and shoot'.
Fantastic shot of this beautiful guy, Al.
galevine2 (26 months ago | reply)
Wowwww! I want to go to Costa Rica and photograph hummies!! Maybe next year! This is really inspiring!
Franco Marconi (26 months ago | reply)
molto interessante, congratulazioni
Roy Hancliff (26 months ago | reply)
Colours caught beautifully with the natural light.
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Northwestkathleen (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing how you 'stilled' the wings!! Such a pretty color and he is looking at you!!!!!!!!
sindri_skulason (26 months ago | reply)
WOW...amazing shots. These are simply perfect. Outstanding work as always.
Sai Achanta (26 months ago | reply)
wonderful shots..love all three..second one being my fav!
zJMac (26 months ago | reply)
Excellent set! I'm seriously jealous....
anacm.silva (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image
spirocheta (26 months ago | reply)
bellissimo scatto, complimenti!!!
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Jessica Kirste (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture, hope your having a great day! :-)
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anjoudiscus (26 months ago | reply)
Cet oiseau est un véritable bijou ... trois compositions admirables !
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www.digitaldirect.ca (26 months ago | reply)
Wow !!! amazing work! Bravo !!! that would be a dream for me Costa Rica..
naturelover2007 (26 months ago | reply)
I love all three shots. Perfect focus, wonderful colour and beautiful setting. The work of a master.
Lcrward (26 months ago | reply)
Wow! These shots just flat out ROCK!
thomas.abbs (26 months ago | reply)
Love the colors, great details of the texture of the wing feathers. Brilliant eye. Well placed in the frame. BG is excellent
Glenn R Parker (26 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful bird, excellent series of shots.
LBooker (Lorraine) (26 months ago | reply)
Wow...all 3 gorgeous
Tarique Sani (26 months ago | reply)
breathtaking - the bird is so beautiful and the capture just perfect! thanks for sharing.
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Will Stuart (26 months ago | reply)
That second shot is killer!!
Birdman of El Paso (26 months ago | reply)
That is a gorgeous series. Those hummers are just awesome.
Janice L (26 months ago | reply)
Beautifully captured.
kevincole (26 months ago | reply)
Al, your killing me with these shots, wow what a stunning series. The colors definitely demand that warm natural light.
docentjoyce (26 months ago | reply)
Your Cinnamon Hummer is a beauty. It is so perfect it looks unreal.
Lita V (26 months ago | reply)
brilliant capture!
Dae05 - Trying to come back (26 months ago | reply)
Oh you've outdone yourself with these shots, this little chap is no easy ride to capture in such a pin-sharp way. The detail is sensational and the natural light really does show off this little guy's colors so well. Beautiful!
Pat Ulrich (26 months ago | reply)
what a lovely little bird -- these are wonderful!
ʘwl (26 months ago | reply)
Awesome series!
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Edward Mistarka (26 months ago | reply)
this is a real fantastic image! The 500 iso did not seem to distract from the quality. It makes me want to dig in and try harder in natural light.
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daKing pics (26 months ago | reply)
excellent shot Al
kelly dilello (slow) (26 months ago | reply)
OH my lord
incredible