One last (probably) hummer for the season

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I liked the hummingbird bush flower for this image. This nice female rufous came in for a few quick checks of the flower.

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Olympus EM-1X, 300mm f/4
1/60, f/14, ISO 200
4 Canon 430EX II flashes, all at 1/16

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A real beauty, Keith. Nice details and light, and the background is really complimentary. To me the lighting looks very natural. You have got those flashes set up right. :+1::+1:

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Another incredible Hummingbird shot ! Love the composition with the diagonal flower and bird. The whites on the flower are a tit bright on my screen. No nits otherwise, only respect ! Cheers, Hans

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Excellent detail and pose. I like the composition you chose with diagonal flower head bisecting the frame

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A beautiful pose on the hummer with superb lighting and detail, Keith. I’m not familiar with this flower-is it local?

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@Dennis_Plank. Yes the flower is a local flower. We have some that are white and some that are purple.

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Sweet shot Keith-everything is excellent.

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The diagonal bird and plant make this comp work quite well. If possible, I might cit the highlights on the plant a tad. But that is a rather minor issue. Needs to be seen large.