Hummer
May 26, 2020 22:06:15 #
LindaBowers
Loc: Hilton, NY
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, used a tripod shot taken through a window, 1/100, 5.6, Auto ISO (160), 400mm
May 27, 2020 06:41:10 #
Linda, Posting here I assume you are looking for feedback. Wonderful opportunity if you know where this nest is. But looking at your photo, I’m struggling to find any part of it in sharp focus. Was your lens clean?
Best,
Mike
Best,
Mike
May 27, 2020 07:41:26 #
Composition, background, texture color, and subject proudly looking to the future [photo reads from left to right] all excellent. A story well told Linda, which is what the storytelling art of photography is about.
May 27, 2020 08:06:48 #
LindaBowers
Loc: Hilton, NY
capmike wrote:
Linda, Posting here I assume you are looking for feedback. Wonderful opportunity if you know where this nest is. But looking at your photo, I’m struggling to find any part of it in sharp focus. Was your lens clean?
Best,
Mike
Best,
Mike
Hi Mike -- Yes, I am looking for feedback. I was shooting through a window. Any advice for shooting techniques to get better focus through a window?
May 27, 2020 10:20:16 #
I tried to post a pic here, but not an option here, so sent you a PM with a pic. Does the window open? If so open it while mom is away. If not, clean the window inside and out, use newspapers to wipe with. Might try a tripod with live view if an option.
Good luck, wish I was there.
Mike
Good luck, wish I was there.
Mike
May 27, 2020 10:22:45 #
Sorry Linda, just read your info again. I think you need to up that shutter speed significantly. Could be just enough blur to cause what I’m looking at.
Best,
Mike
Best,
Mike
May 27, 2020 11:26:28 #
LindaBowers
Loc: Hilton, NY
capmike wrote:
I tried to post a pic here, but not an option here, so sent you a PM with a pic. Does the window open? If so open it while mom is away. If not, clean the window inside and out, use newspapers to wipe with. Might try a tripod with live view if an option.
Good luck, wish I was there.
Mike
Good luck, wish I was there.
Mike
Hi Mike! I'm going to see if I can get the window to be open (it's not my house). Yep, tripod and live view next time! I was thinking of investing in a shutter release -- any recommendations?
May 27, 2020 11:27:22 #
LindaBowers
Loc: Hilton, NY
Yeah, I realized the shutter was too slow -- forgot to check before I started to shoot. :-(
May 27, 2020 16:13:47 #
juan_uy
Loc: Uruguay
Mike as covered the more technical side of it, and dpullum the artistic side.
I just wanted to add that it's a very cute scene :)
I just wanted to add that it's a very cute scene :)
May 27, 2020 16:47:41 #
May 29, 2020 16:52:33 #
mjc925
Loc: SF Bay Area
Nice shot, good just finding the bird and nest. How far away from the nest was the image taken at. If blown up too much that could be why it is a touch "soft".
Aug 11, 2020 03:26:25 #
Hi Linda,
I've never seen a Hummingbird in a nest, so this is pretty neat. A few observations:
Focus is a bit soft, mostly I would assume because you shot through a window. If there is a significant difference in temperature from indoors to outdoors, this can happen when shooting through glass.
On the right side of the frame, have you considered cropping that leaf out? You'd still have plenty of room and will eliminate a distraction from the main subject. You would also bring the main subject into a greater amount of detail by cropping as well.
Shooting with a bit of fill-flash would also bring this shot to the next level. Not always possible, I know, but will not only add sharpness, but control the contrast within the scene as well.
Other than these, a really unique image of an amazing moment. Nice capture.
I've never seen a Hummingbird in a nest, so this is pretty neat. A few observations:
Focus is a bit soft, mostly I would assume because you shot through a window. If there is a significant difference in temperature from indoors to outdoors, this can happen when shooting through glass.
On the right side of the frame, have you considered cropping that leaf out? You'd still have plenty of room and will eliminate a distraction from the main subject. You would also bring the main subject into a greater amount of detail by cropping as well.
Shooting with a bit of fill-flash would also bring this shot to the next level. Not always possible, I know, but will not only add sharpness, but control the contrast within the scene as well.
Other than these, a really unique image of an amazing moment. Nice capture.
Aug 11, 2020 08:34:35 #
Pixeldawg wrote:
Hi Linda, br br I've never seen a Hummingbird in ... (show quote)
Hi Mark!
Yes, I was shooting through a window. Focus is very soft. I'm not sure what I did wrong. It was the first time using my 100-400mm lens too. I was disappointed with my session. But, that's how you learn.
You're absolutely right -- I think cropping the leaf would improve the composition.
Yea, fill flash does wonders in the shade -- don't think I could have accomplished that through the window or at that distance. But I won't know if I don't try.
Thank you for taking the time to comment to help me improve my skills along my photographic journey!
Aug 11, 2020 09:59:19 #
Pysanka Artist wrote:
Hi Mark! br br Yes, I was shooting through a win... (show quote)
Always very happy to help and best wishes for your learning journey. If I can help, please let me know.
Cordially,
Mark
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