Behind the Lens — Green Hermit
This time in Behind the Lens, I discuss a green hermit hummingbird image taken with a multi-flash technique on the outskirts of a Costa Rican cloud forest.
Documenting My Front Yard — Bird Photography Setups
I spent a few days recently photographing the birds that come to the feeders at my house. Read more to see the images and get an inside look at how I captured them.
Multiple-flash Experiments for Hummingbirds

Everyone who visits this blog knows that I love photographing hummingbirds. In fact, one could say it’s become a bit of an obsession! Why? Well, hummingbirds are just amazing in terms of their plumage, colors, and flight capabilities. Every time I photograph hummingbirds I get a surprise visitor or pose. In addition, since photographing hummingbirds [...]
Some Hummingbird Photos from 2009

I’ve been working a lot over the last year on my hummingbird portfolio. My goal was to experiment with different setups in order to produce a diverse portfolio with a variety of lighting styles, similar to what we find in the ever-changing conditions of Costa Rica’s cloud forest. I also wanted to be able to [...]


















