A Gem in the Mountains [Animals]

© Heather Pickard

A Gem in the Mountains

Uploaded: March 18, 2008 13:15:00

Description

Green Violet-ear Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Manual exposure hand held, 420mm, F/8, 1/800 sec, ISO 500.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/8000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 420.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Tammy Espino April 21, 2008

Congrats on a awesome finalist!!! :) #905760

Heather Pickard April 21, 2008

Thanks Tammy!
You are very supportive and are generous with your praise of many of my photos. I really appreciate it.
I wish the background color in this image was more uniform. I think there was a white flower behind this bird and the two colors are a bit distracting.
There's always something to improve upon for a next time isn't there!
~Heather
#5818606

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 21, 2008

Terrific finalist Heather! Congratulations! #5820976

Eivor Kuchta April 21, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Heather! I just saw the first hummer for the season on my feeder, a couple of days ago. #5821746

Heather Pickard April 22, 2008

Thanks Cindy and Eivor,
I was pleasantly surprised at this honor. There are so many wonderful entries. Hummingbirds are fascinating. If I had the time I think I could watch them all day!
~Heather
#5826040

Sharon Sawyer April 24, 2008

I'm in awe !!! It is soooooooooo beautiful. Congrats on your win, Heather. #5838152

Heather Pickard April 25, 2008

Thanks Sharon for your comments.
We share a love of nature photography.
Its a great hobby and one that gets me outdoors. I'm so happy spring is here.
~Heather
#5841476

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