Gallery: AvianPosted August 17, 2014138 views5 comments
Taken May 5, 2013 in my backyard in Newport Beach, CA
Nikon D800 Nikkor 600mm 1/1250/ f/8 ISO640 White Balance Auto RAW Processed in PSCC14, Lightroom, and NIK.
Your comments are appreciated.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 17, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Excellent detail on most of the body, Patrick, though it looks like your point of focus was about the base of the neck as the head is starting to get a touch soft. I'm a bit surprised at what appears to be a fair amount of noise in the body of the hummer as I thought Nikon bodies were significantly ahead of Canon in that department (at least pre-5DIII and 1Dx). You don't mention flash, so I'm wondering about the black bg?
I like the wing positions and the nice catchlight.
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on August 17, 2014 at 7:36 PM
You were able to shop the action fairly well here Patrick and the colors in the bird are lovely. I might be tempted to drop the FEC a stop or two next go, as I can see some evidence of the bill shadowed in the extended wing.
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM
I also wonder about flash Patrick? I think I would have preferred both wings spread out more even but still a real nice hummer shot.
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM
I want to thank all of your for your comments and suggestions. I took this photo using the Nikon 910 flash with a Better Beamer.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 24, 2014 at 9:27 PM
Nice work Patrick, I like the depth the out of focus follow adds to the image.
Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
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5 commentsI like the wing positions and the nice catchlight.
Ray