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Olive-backed Sunbird Females


Olive-backed Sunbird Females
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Copyright: Luis Limchiu (sle2006) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 40 W: 0 N: 69] (567)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 300 f/4 L IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-20 18:40
Viewed: 754
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Philippines has several sunbird species. This is one of them. The males have the iridescent blue throat patch. This is one of their favorite flower.The Olive-backed Sunbird is common across southern China to the Philippines and Malaysia down to northeast Australia. They are small songbirds, at most 12cm long. The underparts of both male and female are bright yellow, the backs are a dull brown colour. The forehead, throat and upper breast of the adult male is a dark, metallic blue-black.
Originally from mangrove habitat, the Olive-backed sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests in human dwellings (see [1] or [2]) wikipedia
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hello Luis

and excellent close-up shot of the Olive-backed Sunbird,
with fine POV and framing, very beautiful colour tones,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-20 20:14]

Hi Luis,

I love these little Sunbirds and this is a wonderful capture. The pose on the flower is just great. Beautiful colors and fine details of his head, wings and plummage. It's so hard to get a clear shot of these birds. The background and composition are superb.

Jane

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 154 W: 14 N: 38] (2780)
  • [2008-12-20 20:43]

The background texture has given this a nice look, it is well shot by composition and focus.
Regards.

Muhammad.

Hi Luis,
good shot on this beautiful Sunbird!
good sharpness, wonderful colour and details
well done
cheers
Tony

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2008-12-21 2:16]

Hello Luis,
Fantastic photo of this Sunbird from the Philippines. Beautiful close POV, great sharp details and natural colours. Splendid clear and contrasting BG.
I hope you got some more photos of birds of the Philippines.
Regards,
Peter

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3059 W: 231 N: 6135] (20978)
  • [2008-12-21 12:34]

A great shot, Luis.
Sunbirds are so beautiful, and this one is no exception.
Great details and beautiful colors in a lovely setting.
The red flower makes a striking contrast against the green frond BG.
TFS. : )

Excellent art creation, the unique, colorful bird, juxtapositioned with the vibrant red Bird of Paradise against a creamy green background. Congratulations.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 481 W: 20 N: 1338] (4707)
  • [2009-01-17 17:23]

Another amazing capture Luis,
You can't get any sharper or more detailed then this!! The beautiful plumage on this tiny bird is incredible!! The composition is wonderful as is the exposure! TFS.
Ron

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