Hummer/Hibiscus 2

Gallery: AvianPosted September 3, 201282 views5 comments

Another lucky day! The hummer's really seem to enjoy the coloring on this hibiscus. They don't seem to go to any of the other colors that I have. All of your C & C's are always welcomed, so please let me know what you think!

Canon EOS 50D
F/8
1/4000 sec. exposure time
ISO 800
Exposure bias -0.5 step
Focal length 400mm
Canon Zoom E 100-400 1:4.5-5.6 L IS
Hand held
with no special lighting

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on September 3, 2012 at 2:07 PM

I like this one a little better than the last. The side profile lets you see the bird much better. One trick that you can use is to use an eyedropper to put some sugar water inside the flower. That'll keep them coming back more often.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

The hibiscus kind of steals the show here! The hummingbird is clear and good looking, but kind of gets swallowed up in the BG. I like Charlie's idea. That would enable you to do a little setup and remove some of the excessive foliage.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 3, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Nice catch, Arlette. The hummingbird seems a bit soft in this one. From that angle, you'll probably have trouble getting adequate dof. You might want to try setting up sideways to the hibiscus, so you get more of a side shot of the Hummingbird.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 4, 2012 at 7:26 AM

I like your POV that showcases the flower and hummer equally well Carlette.
Very good use of the ambient light, well composed with good details & colors too

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on September 7, 2012 at 11:35 PM

I like it! It is a bit soft, and I do see some noise, however I like the colors and detail you captured and the pose the hummer is in. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments