Ruby Throated

Gallery: AvianPosted October 25, 2010275 views22 comments

Mark III 1D, 600mm w/1.4 ext, ISO 640, f/6.3, 1/640th, natural light

This is an older image that I reworked. One of the things I did in processing was to darken the outer edges to create this vignette effect and I wonder how others react to it?

Comments greatly appreciated.

Peter

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 25, 2010 at 9:10 PM

IMO the bird is simply spectacular Peter. Sharp, great gorget, even light - all the good stuff. I think the vignette is effective but I instinctively have some hesitation about doing it. Possibly my own shortcoming...

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 25, 2010 at 9:15 PM

Great action and the color is great! Love that green background!

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on October 25, 2010 at 10:10 PM

I'll echo what Ron said, excellent colors and details. The vignette is done well IMHO, very subtle yet does what it's supposed to do, keep the eye in the frame. Well done.

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Comment posted by Dusty Veideman on October 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM

This is lovely and I would like to have it in my portfolio. Good job on the BG and vignetting. I would not of thought of doing that but I think it really helps.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 25, 2010 at 10:40 PM

I don't mind the vignetting, and the detail and colors are spectacular, especially given the focal length. The BG doesn't do much for me... as it looks "fake" (obviously not much you can do about that!) I prefer the more varied BG in some of your kingfisher photos.

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Comment posted by Danny Laredo on October 25, 2010 at 10:45 PM

Stunning image and sharpness.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on October 25, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Well, I love it, Peter!

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Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on October 25, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Honestly, I thought the vignette looked too strong in the thumbnail (more like a large halo), but once I opened it that was not the case at all. I think it is very well done and color and detail of the hummer is mind blowing. Awesome image!

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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on October 26, 2010 at 1:07 AM

Pretty nice image. I think the vignette looks good. Subtle and not too obvious.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 26, 2010 at 1:26 AM

I remember this beauty Peter, I think the vignette is subtle enough to work well here.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 26, 2010 at 5:58 AM

Bird is spectacular Peter - do you need the vignette?

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 26, 2010 at 8:16 AM

Terrific capture, details n colors!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by ROBERT LASKOWSKI on October 26, 2010 at 8:20 AM

wow!

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on October 26, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Love it colours are superb

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Comment posted by John Tobias on October 26, 2010 at 1:51 PM

I like it! Good color on the head of the hummer, good detail in the head and body, and the blur of the wings works well. as for the vignette, looks fine to me, just about right. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Paul Powers on October 26, 2010 at 5:59 PM

Wonderful - just wonderful

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on October 26, 2010 at 6:31 PM

Cracking detailed shot

Regards the vignette.I've seen this done really heavely on images in the past(on flora images), which has had high praise.This is nothing, and the "bit" i do see suites the image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 26, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Gorgeous shot of the hummingbird, Peter. I don't mind a bit of vignette with an even bg like this-it adds a touch of interest.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 26, 2010 at 9:49 PM

A stunning photo with or without vignette. Esthetically I think that the effect helps, but I'm always reluctant to apply it myself as I wonder if others might perceive it as the mark of an inferior lens with light fall off - after all isn't that part of the reason we spend the big bucks for good gear?

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 27, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Peter

I love the great look at the hummingbird's face, bill and eye. Love the motion blur of the wings and the view of the tiny feet too. I'm not sure about the vignette, I think this would be lovely without it too.

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on October 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Beautifully captured.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on November 5, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Beautiful, Peter....

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