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peterday

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (m) (Chrysolampis mosquitus)

I took dozens of photos of the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird in the hope of capturing its iridescent colours in the sun and this is the only one that really worked!
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Habitat
Tropical garden feeder
Location
PAX Guest House, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Date taken
14 March 2024
Scientific name
Chrysolampis mosquitus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II US
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Kits
At least one worked, Peter! The colours are stunning and it’s a wonderful capture.
 
jbpixels
Iridescence in bird feathers is typically caused by specialised structures that reflect and refract light, generating a range of colours and unusual visual effects. Iridescent feathers play a number of roles in bird behaviour, from attracting mates to camouflaging from predators. (From the www)

I add this "copy and paste" from the internet because it perfectly describes their beauty.
You got a lovely capture of this hovering gem.
 
Stanley Jones
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A stunning species of hummingbird and a magnificent capture. Great stop-action, focus, eye contact, colors, detail, and background. Exquisite Peter!
 
Dabs
This handsome guy is normally a difficult subject as he does require light at the correct angle, Peter.
And you have done him justice.

Marvelous shot!
 
BenjiS
That really is a fantastic action shot in stunning lighting Peter, many TFS!
 

Media information

Category
The Caribbean
Added by
peterday
Date added
View count
178
Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
300.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
12800
Filename
2467 Hummingbird, Ruby-topaz (m).jpg
File size
110.6 KB
Date taken
Thu, 14 March 2024 5:28 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 819px

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