Another Hummer

Gallery: AvianPosted July 7, 2012233 views12 comments

Hope you won't get too tired of hummingbird shots. I really enjoy photographing these little gems.

I set up for another session this morning in my backyard. Like my last shot, this was done with 3 flashes set up on the hummer, 1 on the background. I did change my lighting scheme from the last shot. Nectar in the Yucca. You can see the pollen on the beak from the Yucca flower.

Techs: Canon 5D Mark III
100-400 @ 350mm
1/125 @ f/14, ISO 320

This is a crop (43% of the original) to emphasize the hummer. I really liked the rendering of the wings in this image.

Larger Version included. It shows much more detail than the smaller version of this image.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 8, 2012 at 1:35 AM

Really exceptional detail, and the translucent wings are gorgeous. Love the greens and reds setting each other off.
That bit of pollen is a great addition.
There is something a little funky about the frame, best seen in the larger version..
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 8, 2012 at 7:13 AM

Nice and sharp and beautiful colors, really nice.

Ray

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 8, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Excellent web presentation Keith, it allows the viewer to see all the fine details/elements of your comp up close & personal. Everything came together very well..I also like the wings forward pose here.
Beautiful

PS - I looked over your image very closely, no nits..well maybe one. You might consider removing that tiny faint sensor spot behind the base of the tail. How's that for nit-picking?

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on July 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM

There is something a little funky about the frame, best seen in the larger version..

Hi Sandy. The frame is supposed to be a small ragged edge frame, created with Nik Color Efex Pro 4... I should have paid more attention to how well it scaled down for web presentation. Good eyes!

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on July 8, 2012 at 10:36 AM

PS - I looked over your image very closely, no nits..well maybe one. You might consider removing that tiny faint sensor spot behind the base of the tail. How's that for nit-picking?

I'm not sure if it is a sensor spot, or just a little tail blur. I had the camera set up to allow just a bit of ambient to the overall flash exposure. I do see what you are referring to. Thanks for the critical looks. I appreciate hearing what people are seeing!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Keith, what can I say about this one...how about WOW! I think this is simply stunning. No nits from me, just admiration.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Outstanding, Keith. I think each shot you post is an improvement over the last. The color palette here is excellent.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on July 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Another stunner. Keep em coming.

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on July 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Beautifully done. Light looks very natural.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 8, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Very nice, Keith. I prefer this comp over the previous one.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 9, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Gorgeous shot Keith.
May

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Comment posted by David Williams on July 11, 2012 at 3:53 PM

These hummers are great, Keith. Super detail here, and the contrasting colors are beautiful and match up well with the bg.

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