Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella)

[dolina]

Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella) by alabang, on Flickr

The Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsome_Sunbird

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Baños,_Laguna

Settings: 1/200 ƒ/5.6 ISO 1250 800mm

Retina Display: http://500px.com/photo/57453244

 

[u8myufo]

A little bit central but a lovely environmental shot, thanks for sharing.

 

[ndwgolf]

Nearly missed it............fantastic

 

[mark richards]

very nice...colourful bird....

 

[ChrisHeathcote]

Great colours, focus and DOF, the only thing for me I would like to see the bird more dominant, however as ashot of the bird in its surroundings well done

 

[dolina]

Thanks Rich Neil mark and CHris

 

[dolina]

Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella) by 500px.com/dolina, on Flickr

Source: ƒ/5.6 800mm 1/100 ISO 1250

Retina Display: http://500px.com/photo/67854173/the...pyga-bella)-by-paolo-dolina?from=user_library

 

[BillN_33]

Paolo, a beautiful bird and another very informative posting

I notice that quite a few of your shots are at relatively low shutters speeds - what equipment, body and lens do you use?

Thanks