Costa's Hummingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted April 17, 2012163 views10 comments

Another from my 5D3 test morning at Anza Borrego with Charlie. These Hummers frequent the Park HQ and can be seen feeding from the wild flowers there. After much success and my wholehearted support for multi-flash setups in Ecuador, I reverted back to no flash whatever and handholding for this outing.

5D MkIII, 300mm f2.8 + 2.0X, 1/1600 @ f7.1, ISO800, handheld slung on Rapid Strap, morning backlight, slightly overcast skies.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on April 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Kudos getting this frame. The wing position is nice, and it appears to be sharp based on the smaller version. Not wild about the stick that appears to be in a very uncomfortable position for the little hummer

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Very nice, Kwan. I like the wing position and the slight blur is perfect.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 17, 2012 at 12:42 PM

I really like the natural look of this image KC. Great flight position for the bird.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on April 17, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Hey Kwan,
That's great that you and Charlie were able to get out and shoot some hummers at AB. I like the overall natural look of this but like Keith stated, I'd maybe try and clone out the stick that is appearing to enter his abdomen. Great that you got this without flash and hand held. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 18, 2012 at 12:14 AM

Very natural feel to this one KC, the muted background really allows that colorful gorget to pop. I personally wouldn't mess around with trying to remove the stick in question, it isn't that obtrusive.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on April 18, 2012 at 12:21 AM

... the stick in question

The bird is just taking off from that "stick", so I shall not be removing it. I hadn't noticed it as something that might be cloned. But, thanks anyway.

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Comment posted by Verdon on April 18, 2012 at 12:22 AM

nice action moment with great colors

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 19, 2012 at 6:14 AM

Nice one KC - I like the natural look of these types of shots

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on April 19, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Terrific environment and wing position.

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Comment posted by May Haga on April 23, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Wonderful image KC. Love the wing position.
May

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