Coronet Mid-Air Battle

Gallery: AvianPosted August 26, 2012623 views19 comments

Charlie said he wanted one without the flower... These are the same 2 species from my previous 2 posts, the Velvet-purple and Buff-tailed Coronets. Photographed at Sachatamia Lodge, Mindo, Ecuador

7D 300F4, 1/250 F20, iso 320, 6 slave flashes, artificial bg, flower with sugar water added.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Wow! Incredible catch, incredible.

Ray

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Very cool, Nate. Who needs those flowers anyways? Great inteaction, and nice clear view of both birds. Thanks!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 26, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Fantastic interaction, Nate.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on August 26, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Nate,
This is as good as it gets, very inspirational.

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Oakley on August 27, 2012 at 1:46 AM

Awesome capture, Nate!

Greg

Registered on June 12, 2012, 115 Posts, 266 Comments

Comment posted by Carlette Bragg on August 27, 2012 at 7:12 AM

Nate, there are a few photographer's on this site that just continue to amaze me and you are one of them! This is a wonderful capture!

Carlette

Registered on March 19, 2009, 76 Posts, 387 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Way to cool,wonderful hummer shot with the wing position. I like the color contrast between the two, the larger image looks great, way to go Nate.

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on August 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Another fantastic shot, Nate!

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Comment posted by Butch Lama on August 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

WOW... I'm just SPEECHLESS!!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 27, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Super image Nate. Looks like those expeditions to Ecuador are paying off! Not a nit in sight from me.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on August 27, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Fantastic! Sweet action shot!!

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on August 28, 2012 at 12:29 AM

Wow! Excellent timing and technique! Love the tongue sticking out!

Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on August 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

This is just amazing Nate!! Beyond anything I can even dream about doing, spectacular capture, holy ****.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM

w!!! Killer shot Nate!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Okay, now let's see you get three.

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Comment posted by David Williams on August 28, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Superb action shot, Nate! Those colors are beautifully rich.......look forward to more.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 29, 2012 at 7:19 AM

Nice one Nate - I'm not usually a fan of multi flash shots but you can't deny the impact of this one