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Costa Rica Photography Print | Black-crested Coquette Female Hummingbird (Lophornis helenae)
About the Artwork
The Story: This captivating wildlife photograph preserves a split-second encounter with a tiny female Black-crested Coquette hummingbird hovering elegantly before a vibrant purple flower. Catching a brief five-minute reprieve from a heavy rainstorm along a remote rainforest trail, I deployed my mobile setup right from my folding stool to meet this elusive little gem at absolute eye level. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these incredibly rare, insect-like coquettes during their fleeting feeding rounds highlights the critical importance of preserving complex tropical understory flora throughout Central America's shrinking cloud forest corridors. Read the full behavioral guide and travel narrative on my website in the [Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica: Art, Ethics & Adventure] blog post.
The Technique: Captured from a low-profile seated position using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod with a fluid gimbal head, employing a rapid tracking alignment to freeze the intense, razor-sharp gaze of the hummingbird mid-flight against a soft backdrop of dense greenery.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 15” x 10” (Horizontal orientation)
The Printing Standard: This image is produced as a premium, museum-grade giclée print using archival pigment inks at a trusted, local family-owned print lab in Salt Lake City.
Paper Type: Printed on premium archival Pearl paper, featuring an elegant luster finish that amplifies the deep, regal purple of the petals and adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the final art print.
Frame: Sold unframed.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Hand-crafted and printed on demand, requiring 5 business days for local printing and custom preparation before shipment.
Shipping: Free insured shipping included.
Returns: To protect the copyright and integrity of the limited artwork, all fine art print sales are final.
Need a custom size to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: This captivating wildlife photograph preserves a split-second encounter with a tiny female Black-crested Coquette hummingbird hovering elegantly before a vibrant purple flower. Catching a brief five-minute reprieve from a heavy rainstorm along a remote rainforest trail, I deployed my mobile setup right from my folding stool to meet this elusive little gem at absolute eye level. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these incredibly rare, insect-like coquettes during their fleeting feeding rounds highlights the critical importance of preserving complex tropical understory flora throughout Central America's shrinking cloud forest corridors. Read the full behavioral guide and travel narrative on my website in the [Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica: Art, Ethics & Adventure] blog post.
The Technique: Captured from a low-profile seated position using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod with a fluid gimbal head, employing a rapid tracking alignment to freeze the intense, razor-sharp gaze of the hummingbird mid-flight against a soft backdrop of dense greenery.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 15” x 10” (Horizontal orientation)
The Printing Standard: This image is produced as a premium, museum-grade giclée print using archival pigment inks at a trusted, local family-owned print lab in Salt Lake City.
Paper Type: Printed on premium archival Pearl paper, featuring an elegant luster finish that amplifies the deep, regal purple of the petals and adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the final art print.
Frame: Sold unframed.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Hand-crafted and printed on demand, requiring 5 business days for local printing and custom preparation before shipment.
Shipping: Free insured shipping included.
Returns: To protect the copyright and integrity of the limited artwork, all fine art print sales are final.
Need a custom size to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!