Avistamiento de aves Doña Dora – Valle del Cauca Department – Colombia

Leading my first bird photography expedition in Colombia recently was an experience that far exceeded my wildest expectations. For years, I had struggled to capture the perfect hummingbird shot, as their lightning-fast movements make them notoriously difficult to keep in focus. However, the region around Cali is a photographer’s paradise where the conditions are so ideal that the challenge shifts from getting the shot to managing the sheer volume of high-quality images. I found myself returning each day with over a thousand astonishing photos, a bounty so rich it felt almost overwhelming to curate. This particular image of a Velvet Coronet was captured at Doña Dora, a location where the natural beauty and accessibility allow for truly intimate encounters with these vibrant creatures. It represents a breakthrough moment for me, transforming a long-standing technical challenge into a rewarding narrative of color and precision.