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Long-billed Hermit

Long-billed Hermit

My trips to Honduras are always filled with beautiful hummingbirds, which are a joy and a challenge to photograph! Although this Hermit is not the most striking...
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My trips to Honduras are always filled with beautiful hummingbirds, which are a joy and a challenge to photograph! Although this Hermit is not the most striking in colour, the incredible curve of his beak which is mirrored in the curve of his back makes him just as photogenic for me as some of his flashier counterparts.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 600/1

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Honduras

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Sep, 2023

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