Tiny Australian Eastern Spinebill
Apr 1, 2018 22:49:52 #
We have many bird species in Australia, however we don't have Hummingbirds. This is a somewhat unfortunate for me personally, as over time I've developed a passion for watching and photographing tiny birds.... I love that they're often colourful, very restless, always on the move and challenging to photograph. Although we don't have Hummers, we do have our little Eastern Spinebill.... hope you don't mind if I share a few images of them from time to time.
I invite you to check-out the download.
For those who may be interested:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens
Nikon SB-900 Speedlights (two)
Better Beamer
Tripod + Wimberley gimbal
f/9 @ 1/320s ISO 400
Taken under overhanging bush at 6:42pm in early evening poor light
Processed using Nikon NX-D (for the raw) then Elements 14
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I invite you to check-out the download.
For those who may be interested:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens
Nikon SB-900 Speedlights (two)
Better Beamer
Tripod + Wimberley gimbal
f/9 @ 1/320s ISO 400
Taken under overhanging bush at 6:42pm in early evening poor light
Processed using Nikon NX-D (for the raw) then Elements 14
.
Apr 1, 2018 22:51:31 #
zneb240 wrote:
We have many bird species in Australia, however we don't have Hummingbirds. This is a somewhat unfortunate for me personally, as over time I've developed a passion for watching and photographing tiny birds.... I love that they're often colourful, very restless, always on the move and challenging to photograph. Although we don't have Hummers, we do have our little Eastern Spinebill.... hope you don't mind if I share a few images of them from time to time.
Apr 1, 2018 23:02:59 #
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Apr 2, 2018 04:37:58 #
An outstanding shot of the Spinebill (& the Banksia), Warren. Top marks, my friend.
Apr 2, 2018 04:58:07 #
Apr 2, 2018 06:26:52 #
zneb240 wrote:
We have many bird species in Australia, however we... (show quote)
Warren, excellent photo of a beautiful bird.
May not be a hummer but looks like it has a lot of similar features, like his long curved bill to aid in the collection of nectar.
Greg
Apr 2, 2018 07:58:03 #
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Apr 2, 2018 17:07:12 #
Mind? Of Course Not, Warren!! Love seeing your images and this little guy is no exception. That is one bright red eye! My guess is that they don't sit for long and this had to be one quick moment in time. Nice detail in the plant, as well. Exceptional!
Apr 4, 2018 10:22:05 #
May 8, 2018 23:42:02 #
Excellent image Warren. Thanks for sharing the info, too.
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