Costa's HUmmingbird

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Taken at the Tohono Chul gardens in Tuscon.

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Very nice, Skip. I really like the color you got in the gorget. The pollen on the bill is a nice bonus.

3

I like this a lot. Good job on the detail and pose. It could probably use a little more room and if possible lighten the black plumage to exhibit more detail. I might also blend the lighter brown area in the upper right corner so that it is more contiguous with the rest of the background

4

Very nice. Beautiful purple color in the gorget and the yellow pollen is a nice contrast. Agree with David about the URC, though the background is quite nice.