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WC422 - Cold Anna's
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WC422 - Cold Anna's

by Richard Ditch

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 12, 2010107 views6 comments
Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Place: Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Date: January 30, 2005
Equipment: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8, TC20E (2x), SB-800, tripod
Exposure: ISO 400, Aperture priority matrix metered 1/250th aat f/5.6, fill flash @ -1.7
Raw, PSE3 on Mac G4, 74% of frame
Here’s another bird adjusting to the “cold” of the AZ desert on a winter morning. I posted a companion shot to this in Avian back five years ago

So, Stan, how many of these do you think it would take to make a good coat?

As always: honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger image provided for critical viewing.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 12, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Nice detail and color on the gorget -
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on March 12, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Is it cold or is it just trying to look bigger? Great shot with beautiful colors and detail, Richard.
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Fischer on March 13, 2010 at 8:52 AM
These guys can't get too cold for too long.
Sitting hummingbird. I've tried but never accomplished.
Great color and comp.
the fisch
Registered on July 28, 2008, 155 Posts, 874 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on March 13, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Neat capture. Love the colors and detail on the hummer.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 14, 2010 at 5:02 PM
No coat--maybe a nice hood ornament... :razz:
Very pretty shot, Richard!
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Awesome! :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2005, 23 Posts, 1406 Comments