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Glenn Bartley

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Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« on: December 05, 2011, 07:10:49 pm »

This little guy has to be the most spectacular hummingbird in the world. They are endemic to one small valley up in the North of Peru. It was a real thrill and a dream come true to get some photos :)

Just look at that tail!



Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Flash: On - Multi flash technique
ISO: 200
Focal length: 500mm f/4

More images from Peru here - http://www.glennbartley.com/naturephotography/articles/Gallery%20-%20Peru2011.html

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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2011, 07:21:22 pm »

Not sure it looks that useful. Must be something to do with attracting insects and/or mates. But its beauty and your caputre is indeed wonderful.

JMR
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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 09:51:10 pm »

Not sure it looks that useful. Must be something to do with attracting insects and/or mates. But its beauty and your caputre is indeed wonderful.

JMR
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MaurĂ­cio Costa

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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2011, 08:36:42 am »

Just watched your video... very good..!

This bird called my attention above all... it is out of this planet!
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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2011, 08:57:28 am »

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its beauty and your caputre is indeed wonderful.
Just watched your video... very good..!

+2  Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2011, 07:47:59 am »

Amazing, the tail and colors, Great shot.

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Re: Marvelous Spatuletail (Peru)
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2011, 05:06:38 pm »

That is a very special image.
Well done
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