Michael Braunstein
December 2025 - My Flower
About the Image(s)
This photo was taken in Costa Rica where hummingbirds are numerous.
I used a Canon 5D Mark1/V with a Sigma 150-600mm lens. The settings were 1/200th. F13. 279mm. Three flashes were used.
The hummingbirds were attracted by putting sugar water inside the flower.
4 comments posted
Michael, this is is an award winning image. Wouldn't change a thing. Posted: 12/04/2025 23:59:14
I would love to take a photo of this bird. Well done, it's very beautiful. Posted: 12/05/2025 06:56:29
They are so defensive of their territory. You've done a good job of showing this behavior. Nice colors. Posted: 12/10/2025 03:44:12
Michael,
Costa Rica is rich in flora and bird species. You photographed a great story of a conversation between these two Monteverde Hummingbirds. I was fortunate to visit a Hummingbird sanctuary in Jamaica earlier in the year. Yes, simple sugar water is what they crave. Great technique Posted: 12/10/2025 21:45:45
Costa Rica is rich in flora and bird species. You photographed a great story of a conversation between these two Monteverde Hummingbirds. I was fortunate to visit a Hummingbird sanctuary in Jamaica earlier in the year. Yes, simple sugar water is what they crave. Great technique Posted: 12/10/2025 21:45:45