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Some Hummingbirds for a Change Plus a Sparrow or Two
Feb 3, 2015 17:56:23 #
The HBs have been around all winter, but I haven't been out where I could get shots. This afternoon I sat on the deck practicing on sparrows and got a mix of both. I know I should have used a lower f stop on the HBs and will give it another try later.
Feb 3, 2015 18:21:20 #
Good shots Vicki but I have a question. Why would you use a shutter speed of 1/500" on a flying bird and 1/2000" and another of 1/2500" on static birds? I would suggest it be the other way around.
Feb 3, 2015 18:23:32 #
danoliver
Loc: South Central Kentucky
Just wondered if you use auto or manual focus to get those good sharp pictures.
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Feb 3, 2015 18:29:14 #
Feb 3, 2015 18:52:30 #
vicksart wrote:
The HBs have been around all winter, but I haven't been out where I could get shots. This afternoon I sat on the deck practicing on sparrows and got a mix of both. I know I should have used a lower f stop on the HBs and will give it another try later.
It is still stunning work Vicky.
Craig
Feb 3, 2015 19:09:09 #
Very appealing series!
When you say you should have used "lower f/stop," did you mean smaller aperture for more depth of field? I think of "lower" as smaller number, which means less dof.
When you say you should have used "lower f/stop," did you mean smaller aperture for more depth of field? I think of "lower" as smaller number, which means less dof.
Feb 3, 2015 19:17:57 #
You grabbed my attention at #1,Vicki! I think your shutter speed and DOF is about right. Those wings are going to be moving fast so a bit of blur would be acceptable. Focus is on the eye and that is remarkable at the rate they're moving. Wonderful series.
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Feb 3, 2015 19:31:57 #
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Feb 3, 2015 21:27:47 #
Stunning,Vic,,,LOVE the 3rd one.
vicksart wrote:
The HBs have been around all winter, but I haven't been out where I could get shots. This afternoon I sat on the deck practicing on sparrows and got a mix of both. I know I should have used a lower f stop on the HBs and will give it another try later.
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Feb 3, 2015 23:25:21 #
It's not that important what you used if the results are there, & they sure are. Great set, Vicki. :-) :thumbup:
Feb 4, 2015 00:30:01 #
vicksart wrote:
The HBs have been around all winter, but I haven't been out where I could get shots. This afternoon I sat on the deck practicing on sparrows and got a mix of both. I know I should have used a lower f stop on the HBs and will give it another try later.
Very very nice Vicki, great series, like the detail and colors, well done
Feb 4, 2015 02:35:51 #
These are beautiful, excellent shots, love the Hummers. :thumbup: :thumbup: :-)
Feb 4, 2015 08:55:40 #
vicksart wrote:
The HBs have been around all winter, but I haven't been out where I could get shots. This afternoon I sat on the deck practicing on sparrows and got a mix of both. I know I should have used a lower f stop on the HBs and will give it another try later.
Beautiful pictures Vickie; I agree with the comment from Joe on shutter speed, but beautiful captures none the less. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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