Humming Birds
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Comment from remington k
So beautiful, love the motion and with the black background the hummer stands out with impact,a well done composition.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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So beautiful, love the motion and with the black background the hummer stands out with impact,a well done composition.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from Radiodog
It was worth several hundred shots because this is superb.
With only the bird in the frame, your composition is simple but I like your placement.
Your lighting is excellent and does not seem harsh given your use of your flash. Your exposure is perfect, exposing the bulk of the bird perfectly with his beak and wing tips fading into the blackness, makes for a very appealing visual.
You froze most of the action, which for me is perfect. His body, head, and tail feathers are sharp and only his beating wings are soft, which is great, adding to the action which is part of what a humming bird is.
This is a real pleasure.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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It was worth several hundred shots because this is superb.
With only the bird in the frame, your composition is simple but I like your placement.
Your lighting is excellent and does not seem harsh given your use of your flash. Your exposure is perfect, exposing the bulk of the bird perfectly with his beak and wing tips fading into the blackness, makes for a very appealing visual.
You froze most of the action, which for me is perfect. His body, head, and tail feathers are sharp and only his beating wings are soft, which is great, adding to the action which is part of what a humming bird is.
This is a real pleasure.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from chickadee
Great shot Willie and wouldn't expect anything less from you! Love the motion and the tail fanning out! Nice sharp focus and natural colors are perfect! Well framed with a nice eye highlight bringing her to life! Hope she has a safe trip south!
/Chickadee
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Great shot Willie and wouldn't expect anything less from you! Love the motion and the tail fanning out! Nice sharp focus and natural colors are perfect! Well framed with a nice eye highlight bringing her to life! Hope she has a safe trip south!
/Chickadee
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from The Condition Black
I am in South Texas right now, and we are inundated with these guys. They are everywhere! Thanks for sending them our way!
Excellent shot. Fantastic contrast and spacial balance, this is like a shot right out of National Geographic. Great detail and tonal range. I like the use of the black background, it does make the focal point pop off the page. And I'm not going to berate you for this, but I feel like it is a crutch. I get the feeling you are relying on these simple backgrounds to help enhance your imagery. That's fine, there is nothing wrong with that. But at some point you are going to have to get a little more creative.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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I am in South Texas right now, and we are inundated with these guys. They are everywhere! Thanks for sending them our way!
Excellent shot. Fantastic contrast and spacial balance, this is like a shot right out of National Geographic. Great detail and tonal range. I like the use of the black background, it does make the focal point pop off the page. And I'm not going to berate you for this, but I feel like it is a crutch. I get the feeling you are relying on these simple backgrounds to help enhance your imagery. That's fine, there is nothing wrong with that. But at some point you are going to have to get a little more creative.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much! The location of the feeders leave me no choice! I may try something different next year!
Comment from BurntOfferingsart
Great shot Willie . I'm sure it took a lot of patience . I like what you did with the black background . It adds a lot to the composition .
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Great shot Willie . I'm sure it took a lot of patience . I like what you did with the black background . It adds a lot to the composition .
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from pictures
this is an absolutely super shot, you caught that little gleam in his eye, and his wings give a real sense of motion, with good clear focus. thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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this is an absolutely super shot, you caught that little gleam in his eye, and his wings give a real sense of motion, with good clear focus. thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from jennifer28
Well, it looks like your persistence paid off! This is a wonderful shot! The focus, the detail, the composition...all of it blends together perfectly for an amazing photo!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Well, it looks like your persistence paid off! This is a wonderful shot! The focus, the detail, the composition...all of it blends together perfectly for an amazing photo!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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thank you so very much!
Comment from robina1978
This makes a good shot. Is it not a bit like another you posted. You must be very patient to sit there and try to get the perfect shot.
Lovely composition and you can almost see the speed of it's flight.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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This makes a good shot. Is it not a bit like another you posted. You must be very patient to sit there and try to get the perfect shot.
Lovely composition and you can almost see the speed of it's flight.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from donkeyoatey
i love this shot! beautifully sharp and clear. These fellows are a lot of fun to feed and to watch, and amazingly agressive for their size. I might suggest a wee bit of lighening on the beak, as it blends into the background a little. I have NEVER gotten a shot this good! Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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i love this shot! beautifully sharp and clear. These fellows are a lot of fun to feed and to watch, and amazingly agressive for their size. I might suggest a wee bit of lighening on the beak, as it blends into the background a little. I have NEVER gotten a shot this good! Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much! I did dodge the beak a bit.
Comment from outsideMAN
A very good effort indeed. Like your classical composition and love the pose you have captured. Really enjoy the splay of the tail feathers. Interesting that even at 1/1500 sec the wings have a little blur indicating movement. Did you plan it this way? Great work, well done!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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A very good effort indeed. Like your classical composition and love the pose you have captured. Really enjoy the splay of the tail feathers. Interesting that even at 1/1500 sec the wings have a little blur indicating movement. Did you plan it this way? Great work, well done!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2011
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2011
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Thank you so very much! I just try to get it in focus which is a feat in itself! I take what I can get! Sometimes their wings are moving faster than other times! I have completly stoped them in some!