Anna's Hummingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted May 24, 2012117 views8 comments

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
Date: December 30, 2011 5:02 pm
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8, TC20E III (2x), Gitzo 1325, RRS BH55, Sidekick
Exposure: ISO 800, Aperture priority spot metered 1/640th at f/8
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, 51% of frame
Not set up, not baited, no flash, no cloning

I just got around to processing this shot from last December. I like the late day light. I also like the splotches of color from the out of focus leaves and flowers (although I realize some viewers might think they make the image a bit busy).

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

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 25, 2012 at 12:31 AM

Excellent, Richard. I like the light a lot.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on May 25, 2012 at 6:18 AM

It is a clean around the bird so the background does not bother me. Might look to eliminate the leaf in the upper right as it seems detached and just hanging there.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 25, 2012 at 8:09 AM

Lovely color detail and lighting on this little guy...I agree the out of focus bits add tot he image, not detract, and the blue sets it all off!

Registered on March 8, 2012, 39 Posts, 509 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 25, 2012 at 5:07 PM

I like the way the foliage creates framing for the bird. And I agree that the light is really fine. The blue makes for a pleasing contrast.

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on May 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Nice light indeed! I like the comp and the DOF in this, it seems just right for this image.

Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 25, 2012 at 11:42 PM

Sweet light, Richard. I like the oof foliage.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 28, 2012 at 12:07 AM

Beautiful light, the detail is excellent.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 28, 2012 at 2:15 AM

Yes, beautiful light and detail, and beautiful colors. To me the OOF leaves and flowers are just the right varying amounts of OOF to be really complementary to the bird. I especially like the twig that leans to the right below the bird.

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