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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Thu 01-Jul-10 01:51 AM
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"Branch Hugger"


Rolling Hills, US
          

I was able to get up pretty close to this hummer this past weekend. The lighting was a little tough because the hummer was in filtered light while the background was catching the full light of the late afternoon sun.
D300 | Nikkor 300 f/4 AF-S + TC 14E II | f/9 @ 1/80 | ISO 400



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Barry

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catwil Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Feb 2007Thu 01-Jul-10 02:01 AM
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Collierville, US
          

Beautiful image!

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Thu 01-Jul-10 04:42 PM
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Thank you Cathy.

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Jim Pearce Silver Member Nikonian since 02nd Mar 2004Thu 01-Jul-10 02:55 AM
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Grimsby, CA
          

and the depth of field is perfect. The bright OOF background just adds contrast.

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Thu 01-Jul-10 04:43 PM
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Much appreciated Jim...your comments and input are always welcomed.

Barry

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vcottman Silver Member Nikonian since 22nd May 2006Thu 01-Jul-10 03:08 AM
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Great shot Barry! I love the colors.

Good shootin'


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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Thu 01-Jul-10 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the kind words Vaughn.

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Hi Barry, wonderful shot. The BG is just right for this one. And, I really like the detail. Sharp! stan

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Thu 01-Jul-10 04:44 PM
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thanks Stan. I appreciate the input. I hope all is well.

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Very well done and good use of DOF (Depth of field)

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Sat 03-Jul-10 05:49 PM
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Thanks Philippe.

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Great shot!, love the lighting and pose. Nice to see an image that the humming bird is not in flight for a change.

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Sat 03-Jul-10 05:52 PM
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Hi Steve...I am glad you like the image. I gave up trying to catch hummers in flight. Almost all of the hummer images in my gallery are not-in-flight shots. It is still a challenge to get them to land in a natural spot, away from a feeder. They still don't sit still very long.

Thanks for commenting.

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sbnc Silver Member Nikonian since 22nd Jan 2009Fri 02-Jul-10 11:58 AM
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Surf City, US
          

Great shot Barry! Only 1/80 of a second. I am amazed at the sharpness. These guys rarely stand still long enough for such a slow shutter speed.

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Sat 03-Jul-10 05:56 PM
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thanks Steve. They tend to rotate their heads back and forth, with a momentary pause after each turn. If you time it just right, you can capture their brief pause. I've even got a couple of sharp shots at 1/20 of a second, but the odds of a good shot drop way off at that speed.

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Bump57 Silver Member Nikonian since 01st Apr 2007Fri 02-Jul-10 12:58 PM
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Hi Barry, beautiful capture and I like the background. It's a nice contrast and really sets the bird off. Nice and sharp, catch light and all.

Thanks for sharing,

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Sat 03-Jul-10 05:57 PM
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Thanks a lot Scott...much appreciated. I hope you are doing well.

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niknac37 Silver Member Nikonian since 03rd Dec 2007Sat 03-Jul-10 05:04 PM
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Mysore, IN
          

Lovely shot liked the diff colours on the bird. Is it an adult? raised feathers

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Sat 03-Jul-10 06:00 PM
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#18. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Hi Pakku....this is an adult hummer. It was a bit windy when this was taken, and hummers occasionally puff up their feathers, for a little more warmth I suppose.

Thanks for the nice comment.

Barry

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#19. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Great image! Love the background.

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Mon 05-Jul-10 06:24 PM
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#21. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thanks Neil...greatly appreciated.

Barry

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massulo Gold Member Nikonian since 07th May 2002Mon 05-Jul-10 11:53 AM
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#20. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Stunning!!!!



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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Mon 05-Jul-10 06:25 PM
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#22. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thanks Preston. I hope you're doing well.

Barry

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Rassie Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Jan 2006Tue 06-Jul-10 02:32 AM
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#23. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Very nice, Barry.
Perfect exposure, pin sharp and nice pleasing colors. I'm envious!

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Tue 06-Jul-10 11:13 PM
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#24. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thank you Koos. I am glad you liked it.

Barry

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Gerard Pas Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Mar 2008Wed 07-Jul-10 02:14 AM
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#25. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Snowsquall, CA
          

Sorry for the fun Barry but just "a vision of light"; well done.

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BSchirm Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Dec 2005Wed 07-Jul-10 05:29 PM
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#26. "RE: Branch Hugger"
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Rolling Hills, US
          

Thanks Gerard. I wish I had more vision. I hope you're doing well.

Barry

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