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Violet-fronted Brilliant (male)
Stanley Jones

Violet-fronted Brilliant (male) (Heliodoxa leadbeateri)

Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri otero) Male, species sexually dimorphic.
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
Equipment used
Canon
Chris G6 UXU
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A superbly detailed close up, pose, lighting and setting Stanley, Many tfs and a fine set today.
 
B
great photo of this sweet-looking hummingbird, Stanley!!! marvelous setting and great colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Wow Stanley! This is one beautiful image of this little jewel! Such beautiful detail, florescence and a great backdrop guy!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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What a beauty!!!! He's really sparkling in that light you had, didn't he.

A super picture this my friend.... very well done lad.
 
maist
WOW, What a beauty! Fabulous colors and lighting, Stanley! Really fantastic work
 
DABS
I love that gorgeous crown on this jewel, Stanley. Looking a real picture in that setting.

Sublime composition!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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