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Aug 22, 2023 10:37:05   #
bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur
 
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.


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Aug 22, 2023 10:59:59   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)


A duo of magnificent aerial jewels, perfectly captured 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

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Aug 22, 2023 11:51:55   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)


Great one, Baja!

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Aug 22, 2023 11:58:19   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Great catch.

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Aug 22, 2023 12:18:29   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Excellent photo!

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Aug 22, 2023 12:41:16   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)


Excellent shot!

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Aug 22, 2023 18:25:52   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)



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Aug 22, 2023 21:42:11   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)


An amazing beautiful shot!

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Aug 23, 2023 03:34:30   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Put this shot down as one of those days you made HUGE progress in trying to become a better photographer!!

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Aug 23, 2023 08:14:41   #
srsincary Loc: Cary, NC
 
bajadreamer wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am processing the final images of our trip to Costa Rica in November, 2022. One of my "quirks" is that I process our images in chronological order. That means I am usually about 6-12 months behind. This shot was taken with ambient light off the terrace of our cabin at Paraiso Quetzal lodge. This has to be one of the premier spots in the world to see and photograph hummingbirds . Commonly 5-7 species are regular with 20-30 individuals at any one time around the flowers and feeders. Sometimes lighting can be tough but on this day it was bright overcast. Flash can be used but you are so close to the birds that it is difficult to not get the "flashed feathers" look on these iridescent hummingbirds.

These are Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Processed in PS, BG slightly reduced and blurred, birds slightly raised and texture added.
Shot with a Canon R7, 100-500mm at 128 mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5, SS 1/2500.
If anyone is interested, I am processing the fina... (show quote)


Very nice!

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Aug 23, 2023 08:33:25   #
bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur
 
Thanks everyone for nice words. These are terrific birds-colorful, full of personality, not shy of humans. Great photo subjects.

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Aug 23, 2023 08:58:17   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Now that's a great shot. I'm envious!

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Aug 23, 2023 10:38:25   #
317tman Loc: Indianapolis, In
 
Two at once, practically a mirror image and with a very interesting flower, simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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Aug 23, 2023 12:02:20   #
philo Loc: philo, ca
 
great timing

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Aug 23, 2023 15:23:41   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 

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