IRIDESCENCE by Sandy Stewart
A female Rufous Humming Bird approaching a Crocosmia flower to feed, glows in iridescence from the low afternoon sun.
RUFOUS HUMMING BIRDS
Size: 7-9 cm (3-4 in)
Wingspan: 11 cm (4 in)
Weight: 2-5 g (0.07-0.18 ounces)
“PHOTO INFORMATION”
Taken on July 26/10 at 3:37pm on south East Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada.
Camera; Canon 40D
Lens; Canon EF 100-400 IS USM L lens.
Tripod; Manfrotto,including 498 RC2 ball head.
Taken at; 1/2000’s, f/9, -2/3 EV, 400 mm, man wht bal 5750 kelvin, iso 800.
Subject distance 2.9 meters ( 9.5 ft).
Color bal adjustment, slight sharpening, no cropping.
Comments
Very nice action shot. Love the color the background works well. Right on…Hugs…Tom
Thank you so kindly Tom! The background is grass of which is getting pretty dry now. lol
– Sandy Stewart
WoW what a awesome capture!!! you even got the wings usually they are just a blur
Sometimes standing in one spot for a long time while feeling like the sun is burning you is worth it all! lol Actually, I get a kick out of watching these little busy bodies and capturing some half decent shots once in a while is bonus! Many kind thanks dear Joe! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Great action, and beautiful hues!
Gotta love that late afternoon sun and well with patience I managed to capture a few keeper shots! Thank you so much for you kind compliment Gary! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Sandy you captured the moment perfectly, way to go young lady!!!
Awe,….thank you so kindly Anthony! : )
– Sandy Stewart
This certainly has that WOW factor!! Excellent work Sandy!
Thank you so much John! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Stunning !
Thank you so very much shadyuk! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Excellent freeze and color!
Thank you so kindly Rany! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Beautiful capture Sandy, great framing!
Thank you so much Martin! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Beautiful image Sandy. I love the perspective from behind. I can see what the hummer sees.
Thank you so much Kent! : )
– Sandy Stewart
Amazing capture, dear Sandy!
Thank you so much dear Bela! : )
– Sandy Stewart