Serendipity
Jul 29, 2023 11:13:34 #
This morning was I had an unusual occurrence. Within about 5 minutes I had a female hummer show and while I was shooting, a second female showed on a nearby feeder. The first immediately went after the second. The action was too fast to follow. While they were battling off in the distance, a male showed up.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
Jul 29, 2023 11:53:31 #
Jul 29, 2023 12:13:09 #
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Jul 29, 2023 13:07:23 #
On second thought, they may be two immature and one adult male. Anyone have thoughts?
Jul 29, 2023 13:26:45 #
Jul 29, 2023 14:49:31 #
joer wrote:
This morning was I had an unusual occurrence. Within about 5 minutes I had a female hummer show and while I was shooting, a second female showed on a nearby feeder. The first immediately went after the second. The action was too fast to follow. While they were battling off in the distance, a male showed up.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
Jul 29, 2023 17:13:56 #
joer wrote:
This morning was I had an unusual occurrence. Within about 5 minutes I had a female hummer show and while I was shooting, a second female showed on a nearby feeder. The first immediately went after the second. The action was too fast to follow. While they were battling off in the distance, a male showed up.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
Jul 29, 2023 19:06:43 #
Markag wrote:
It would be wonderful if you'd save exif data. We might learn from your experiences.
Since you asked, here is the typical EXIF data on an image from this shoot. I set up the camera based on the light and the subject. Hummers are usually 1000s/1250s. Max fps. Lens is wide open most of the time unless there is adequate light to stop down. I find that small spot works well for hummers...for other birds I prefer medium spot. Auto ISO always. Multi meter exposure or highlight meter. Multi -2 stops is about the same a highlight meter, on my camera.
I don't fiddle a lot with settings while shooting although occasionally I'll switch to aps-c mode... FF provides more composition options at the expense of filling the buffer sooner.
Raw conversion, remove stuff (if needed) and crop in Capture one, finish in Topaz Photo AI I see fit and refine if needed in capture One.
This is my preference but its not the only way to do it.
Jul 29, 2023 19:37:12 #
Jul 29, 2023 21:41:58 #
That many spots on their throats may indicate that 2 are juveniles. Maybe just practicing their battling skills.
Fantastic shots, as expected.
Fantastic shots, as expected.
Jul 29, 2023 22:11:23 #
Horseart wrote:
That many spots on their throats may indicate that 2 are juveniles. Maybe just practicing their battling skills.
Fantastic shots, as expected.
Fantastic shots, as expected.
Thanks. I suspect you are correct.
Jul 30, 2023 08:07:53 #
maxlieberman
Loc: 19027
Beautiful, joe. I would love to take a hummingbird picture as nice as either of these.
Jul 30, 2023 10:14:49 #
joer wrote:
This morning was I had an unusual occurrence. Within about 5 minutes I had a female hummer show and while I was shooting, a second female showed on a nearby feeder. The first immediately went after the second. The action was too fast to follow. While they were battling off in the distance, a male showed up.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
Nice!
Jul 30, 2023 13:50:38 #
Ballard
Loc: Grass Valley, California
joer wrote:
This morning was I had an unusual occurrence. Within about 5 minutes I had a female hummer show and while I was shooting, a second female showed on a nearby feeder. The first immediately went after the second. The action was too fast to follow. While they were battling off in the distance, a male showed up.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
It was over as quickly as it started. Luckily, I was ready. I was able to capture all three.
Excellent inflight captures of these speedy little guys.
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