Reviews from

Ruffled Jewel

Male ruby throated hummingbird

15 total reviews 
Comment from ckbesq


The attitude and pose of this guy is adorable - most excellent capture. The darkened background really make every detail of him stand out. Also, most hummingbird photos that I see capture the bird (or birds) flying around. Nice to see one in repose for a change.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    Thanks for the kind review and grand rating,I so appreciate both!
reply by ckbesq on 23-Oct-2021
    Would you possibly allow me to use this photo as a reference to paint this adorable bird?
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    Yes,you certainly can! :) LeeAnn
reply by ckbesq on 24-Oct-2021
    Thanks! I'll let you know when it is painted (might take a while!) Hope I can capture that attitude! Carole
Comment from DougTesta


Really nice bird capture.
The colors are very nice and complementary. The background is very dark and it appears as though the bird and what it's stand-in on were selected and place back into a darkened image.May I suggest that some of the background be lightened so that one may see more of the image?

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 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Seriously, a 3,I don?t think so. The background consists of branches that were rather distracting/
Comment from martin smith images


What a stunning and razor sharp image of this little hummingbird on this branch. Not a nature photographer myself but do admire the time and patience that you put into this shot. Well done

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Thanks very much, I was quite lucky that it decided to keep returning to the snag when it was done chasing off another hummer.
Comment from Lucas Sizov


This photo of a male ruby throated hummingbird is fantastic! Every aspect of it is so perfect! You'll get a prize of the contest, I'm sure! Congrats in advance! The details are wonderful!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Thanks so very much, Lucas, I appreciate your wonderful review and support and am honored by your grand rating!
Comment from Way West


Your shot has gorgeous details and excellent colors that are so well highlighted by the black background. The depth is well done and this shot is a wonderful example of the beauty of wildlife! Taken with obvious skill and talent!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Thanks so very much for your complimentary review,I am very honored!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


This is a very unusual and special shot, as this kind of bird is outstanding in his color combination and position - you caught him in the perfect moment at the perfect place and inthe perfect positon - super frame choice, excellent close up and fantastic sharpness, letting us admire every single detail of this tiny hummingbird
Fantastic contrast letting him shine out in perfection
A very beautiful presentation, well seen, well reacted and perfectly presented, congratulation

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Many thanks for the wonderful review!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 22-Oct-2021
    You are most welcome
Comment from JirinaInspire


That is absolutely gorgeous hummingbird and so well presented.
Why does he not come to my feeder?
Spectacular details and the coloring is unique and showing so well in this splendid presentation.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    My sincere thanks for. The great review and extra star!
Comment from cleo85


This little bird is indeed a jewel. It gleams as if made from precious stones.
Your photo is perfect focused, exposed and treated with mixed media. I am impressed by the sharpness of detail and the realism of color and light. The dark background emphasizes the bird exquisitely. The Hummingbird is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Thank you so much for the beautifully detailed review!
reply by cleo85 on 22-Oct-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from supergold


a wonderful close up LeeAnn of this sweet male ruby throated humming;bird; the details are really outstanding: one can count all the tinest body feathers;

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    My sincere thanks for the review and grand rating!
Comment from MKFlood


By the birds expression I'm thinking he is saying " do I know you?" Lol..nice capture. The clarity is great..the angle of the shot of this colorful bird is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Many thanks!