Violet Saberwing in flight in the rain

[David_Schoen]

In Costa Rica.

Specific Feedback Requested

Wish the wing position was better but this one was very sharp…

Technical Details

iso2500, 100-400 at 400, f6.3, 800th, handheld, fill flash, 95% full frame

[Kris_Smith (Kristen M Smith)]

I’ll say it is! You even got a bit of tongue sticking out! Nice. What a gorgeous little creature. That purple is mesmerizing.

[karlag (Karla Gerst)]

That’s a very impressive capture! I like that you can see the rain and yet the subject is nicely sharp and vibrant where it counts.

[Diane_Miller]

Wonderful detail and color with a lovely BG. Looks like he’s having a sip of rain!

[terryb (Terry Brunholtz)]

Looks like the fill flash was spot on. A difficult and well-executed capture.

[Mark_Seaver]

David, the bird is very sharp and the raindrops show well in the background, telling a fine story.