Hummer In the Snow: I've never seen a hummingbird in the snow, so had to snap a few shots. I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome and need some advice as to what I can do better next...

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

I've never seen a hummingbird in the snow, so had to snap a few shots. I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome and need some advice as to what I can do better next time.

Please let me know your thoughts. If there's any information needed to assist with analysis, let me know.

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Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

jenz wrote:

I've never seen a hummingbird in the snow, so had to snap a few shots. I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome and need some advice as to what I can do better next time.

Please let me know your thoughts. If there's any information needed to assist with analysis, let me know.

Nice shot.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Not a bad shot at all. If your not satisfied sith it , try spot focusing on the eye. We always toom the humingbird feeders down in the fall so they would head south. I never heard of them in weather like that. Nice capture.

Bunny-Jean Loc: Wisconsin

Nice catch!!!! and we never take Hummingbird feeders down until we know the last has passed through for the season, they know when to move on. Keep shooting!!

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

It's a nice clear shot - personally, I'd crop it to get rid of the dead space on either side of the bird and the branch it's on.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

jenz wrote:

I've never seen a hummingbird in the snow, so had to snap a few shots. I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome and need some advice as to what I can do better next time.

Please let me know your thoughts. If there's any information needed to assist with analysis, let me know.

Jennifer, Very unusual capture. Consider cropping it a Vertical with the snowy branch. That will give the Hummer more visual impact.

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

J-SPEIGHT wrote:

Nice shot.

Thank you. I was a bit surprised to see this little guy out in the cold.

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

tcthome wrote:

Not a bad shot at all. If your not satisfied sith it , try spot focusing on the eye. We always toom the humingbird feeders down in the fall so they would head south. I never heard of them in weather like that. Nice capture.

I was wondering if not using a single point focus was my issue. I had the AF in zone focus and the center 3 points were lit.

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

SueScott wrote:

It's a nice clear shot - personally, I'd crop it to get rid of the dead space on either side of the bird and the branch it's on.

Thanks Sue, I will try the crop when editing. Wasn't quite sure which way to go on this one.

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

Bunny-Jean wrote:

Nice catch!!!! and we never take Hummingbird feeders down until we know the last has passed through for the season, they know when to move on. Keep shooting!!

We were surprised to see a few were hanging around, especially in the snow and the wind. When I zoomed in on the eye, he looks quite put out- as if he's over the whole snow thing.

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

PixelStan77 wrote:

Jennifer, Very unusual capture. Consider cropping it a Vertical with the snowy branch. That will give the Hummer more visual impact.

Thank you for the suggestion, I'll crop and edit tonight and repost the final product for additional feedback. Appreciate the advice!

Bunny-Jean Loc: Wisconsin

I have a shot of a little male in the rain, kind of the same expression!!! Getting very excited for spring to arrive here in Wisc. bringing the hummers and all the spring birds!!!

jenz Loc: Whittier, CA

jenz wrote:

I've never seen a hummingbird in the snow, so had to snap a few shots. I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome and need some advice as to what I can do better next time.

Please let me know your thoughts. If there's any information needed to assist with analysis, let me know.

Here's the edit.

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

I like the edit much better...nice job.