The Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Stunningly clear details, Mary Fran! Really superb bokeh, its almost as though the little guy posed in front of green muslin for you. Excellent composition, having the space around him really conveys the sense of his hover. Beautiful work; and its terrific to see you here! I hope you've had a wonderful summer. By the way, I am already planning a trip to New England next summer, with a week in Acadia National Park. I ain't gettin' any younger, and I've always wanted to see that park. Stay in touch, Mary Fran. Cheers! Chris

wonderful image Mary, very well done Rich.

Thanks Chris and Rich. Having a nice summer Chris, you'll really enjoy your trip. Exciting---and none of us are getting any younger, so do it while you can--you only live once!

Critiques appreciated.

What a lovely picture, the details are so clear, he almost looks like he was waiting for his picture to be taken. Just beautiful. Regards Carol

Beautiful!

Great shot Mary Fran - and welcome back to the forums. Cheers!

Leroy

 

Thanks Carol, David and Leroy for the remarks, also to the raters. A bit of a "test run" Leroy :)

Things have changed a bit. There's still some of the same nonsense as before but PN has improved the filtering of automatic 3/3's that used to come by and knock everyone's ratings down. In the long run it's still the comments that count.

 

Incredible image, with exceptional sharpness, colorful and composition. Best wishes. Vicente.

I agree with all the above! Great image, colors, sharpness, details and the way you cropped it. best regards, jc

Beautiful capture! fantastic detail and color.BG compliments and isolates subject so well. Best Regards

Awesome!!!

Thank you Vicente, Juan, Anthony and Paula, I've had a lot of fun watching these tiny little birds this summer!

Nice Mary Fran, especially with that heavy lens. Dave

Thanks Dave, I've developed quite a muscle in my right forearm---this is the maximum weight I'd ever consider for hand holding :)

hi mary, very nice piece of work here, i would go for a tighter crop thought , but that is just me, wellldone, RK!