A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy

Glenn Bartley

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When I was in Costa Rica 6 years ago I witnessed something that was incredible to me. Hidden away along a shady rainforest stream was a place where several species of hummingbirds were coming in each day to bath. What a sight to behold!

At that time I didn't have the photographic equipment or skill to be able to capture what I was seeing through my binoculars. But ever since then I had dreamed about the day when I would return and try to capture this incredible spectacle in an image. I finally got my chance last month and was absolutely thrilled to be able to get some images that I am really proud of. If you can dream it...you can do it!

Glenn

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Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On - multiple flashes off camera
ISO: 800
Focal length: 500mm + 1.4x
 
I don't often stray into the bird forum but good grief that is one excellent capture!!

Well done! :)
 
markyboy.1967 said:
The shot has everything, its very dramatic. I love the way the leading edge of the wings skim the water---it just couldnt have been better timed. One of the best all round images posted on here.
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I couldn't have said it better myself(y)(y)(y)
 
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