Male Ruby Topaz hummingbird

Posted by Ramesh Kodavatiganti on Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:30 pm

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One of the most fascinating and satisfying part of a recent family vacation - photography quest is this encounter with the Ruby Topaz hummingbird. IT is only later on that you see the many variations in their wing patterns as they hover in mid-air flight! A Lifer that i will cherish for a long time!

D6 w/600mm 1/4000 sec @ f/5.6 ISO 500, AF-C5 segment, highlight weighted spot focus, CH mode, on RRS monopod w/Wimberly gimbal

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by david fletcher on Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:07 am

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Cracking image Ramesh. Love those colours. Large view shows it best, including the tongue on show. Nice one.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:58 am

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A lovely view showing a different pose and angle, Ramesh!

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by ADKShooter on Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:04 am

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This is such an interesting shot in that for me, it appears to be a painting until I enlarge the image and then see the detail. Very interesting looking hummingbird and terrific background, both visually and info, that presents him very well.

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by Karl Egressy on Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:20 pm

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Lovely image.

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by paul fletcher on Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:32 pm

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A wonderful image, Ramesh; the red colouration on the head is very striking, plus I'm certain that there are very few locations where one can
see a hummingbird at what appears to be a species of cactus. A very unique photo.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:24 am

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Super shot- the colors really glow and the cactus flower is wonderful.

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