Purple-throated Mountain-gem (female) #2, Costa Rica 2. CHOOSE YOUR FINISH:Rolled Print (with white border) They’re social creatures

They’re social creatures

giving me not one but two shots with the sun setting to the west

Ormiston Gorge Reflections

where swirling clouds dominate the horizon

hoping to incorporate the storm into my frame

Purple-throated Mountain-gem (female) #2, Costa Rica 2. CHOOSE YOUR FINISH:Rolled Print (with white border) They’re social creaturesThe Purple throated Mountain gem is a vibrant superstar of Costa Ricas cloud forests, dazzling all who catch a glimpse of its radiant colors. The males sport an iridescent purple throat that glows like a gem when the light hits just right, paired with shimmering green feathers and a striking white stripe down each cheek. Females, while subtler in appearance, bring their own charm with soft green and cinnamon tones. These hummingbirds are fast and