Azure-crowned Hummingbird - a photo on Flickriver

            In the serene landscape of Villa Verde, at the entrance to the famed Celaque National Park in Honduras, I had the opportunity to photograph the striking Azure-crowned Hummingbird, Saucerottia cyanocephala. This region, renowned for its biodiversity, presented a natural canvas for capturing the essence of this vibrant species. The bird, with its distinctive metallic blue crown that glistens like a sapphire under the Honduran sun, offered a compelling subject against the lush, green backdrop of its habitat in Gracias, Lempira.

From a photographer's standpoint, the challenge lay in capturing the intricate details and vivid colors of the hummingbird while maintaining a naturalistic setting. Utilizing a shallow depth of field, I aimed to accentuate the bird's dazzling crown and iridescent plumage, allowing these features to stand out sharply against a smoothly blurred background. The interplay of natural light filtering through the canopy added a dynamic quality to the image, highlighting the textures and hues of the bird's feathers. This photograph is a testament to the patience and precision required in wildlife photography, where waiting for that perfect moment can unveil the extraordinary beauty of even the smallest subjects.

©2022 Adam Rainoff

Taken on: September 2, 2022

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Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/16.0, 1/2000 sec, 1120mm, ISO 3200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
Aperture:	f/16.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	1120mm
ISO:	3200
Exposure Bias:	-1 EV
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.1 (Macintosh)
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