Perched Hummer
Aug 15, 2014 16:53:39 #
larryjphoto
Loc: Phoenix
Here is a shot of a little fellow that seemed to be as curious about me as I was about him.
Aug 15, 2014 18:47:03 #
Aug 15, 2014 20:59:05 #
Beautiful detail. I love that you have her on a natural perch.
There is a white spot in the background near her breast that I think is distracting as her feathers are almost the same color. I would tone it down a little.
Very nice.
There is a white spot in the background near her breast that I think is distracting as her feathers are almost the same color. I would tone it down a little.
Very nice.
Aug 15, 2014 23:06:06 #
larryjphoto
Loc: Phoenix
Thanks Country's Mama... I think the white spot you are seeing is actually part of the branch that is in the foreground. I was afraid to try to reposition myself a bit more to the left to avoid it.. I thought it might spook him. I was only about 4 feet away. I may try a little PhotoShop trickery to fix that spot. Better yet, I'll go and get a better one and done!
And yes, I did say him. This is a young male Ruby Throated Hummingbird. You can tell by the single red feather on his chest. When he matures, his entire chest will be red feathers. All the females look like the young males sans the single red feather.
And yes, I did say him. This is a young male Ruby Throated Hummingbird. You can tell by the single red feather on his chest. When he matures, his entire chest will be red feathers. All the females look like the young males sans the single red feather.
Aug 16, 2014 07:24:08 #
larryjphoto wrote:
Here is a shot of a little fellow that seemed to be as curious about me as I was about him.
Very nice shot, the color and details are spot on.
Aug 16, 2014 11:59:55 #
larryjphoto wrote:
Thanks Country's Mama... I think the white spot yo... (show quote)
Thank you. I learned something today.
Aug 17, 2014 02:20:24 #
larryjphoto wrote:
Here is a shot of a little fellow that seemed to be as curious about me as I was about him.
Stunning capture of a hummer in an engaging pose! Focus and exposure could not be improved, nor could isolating effect of DOF. His gaze seems right at the lens.
Impact:4
tech:4
comp:3
11/15
Dave in SD
Aug 17, 2014 10:25:08 #
larryjphoto
Loc: Phoenix
Thanks Dave,
It's shots like these that make me want to keep the camera by my side all the time!
It's shots like these that make me want to keep the camera by my side all the time!
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