Booted Racket-Tail Hummingbird (Ochreatus underwoodii) - Mindo, Ecuador

[Connie Star]

Another great shot. Did you do that with a flash?
I've noticed that using flash to shoot hummers gives the green feathers a yellowish reflection. I think it may be similar optically to "red eye" in photos of people.

[Duane McDowell]

Originally Posted by Connie Star

Another great shot. Did you do that with a flash?
I've noticed that using flash to shoot hummers gives the green feathers a yellowish reflection. I think it may be similar optically to "red eye" in photos of people.

I've noticed it as well. I like using a flash for hummers in flight though. The other cool thing with flash is that it sometimes brings up the irridescence of the feathers that can be lost in a shadow.