Shooting Hummingbirds with point and shoot digital camera!
Sep 3, 2011 19:41:14 #
Sep 4, 2011 07:54:07 #
I'm glad someone has identified that as a moth instead of a humming bird. As hard as I tried I couldn't find a hummer in that photo. I've shot a few hummers in my time.
Sep 4, 2011 08:51:51 #
OK . . . so it's 8:50am EST. I will be here for about another hour then its off I go for a couple hours of spiritual awakening. Returning about noon. Then I should have a couple hours. Let's figure out how to move the image between us, shall we?
Sep 4, 2011 13:10:24 #
Here, I duplicated the background layer two times in Photoshop and adjusted the levels on one and curves on another. Merged the layers and ran it through Topaz Adjust for some overall exposure adjustment. You can see that the grass is a little greener, but only because levels and curves corrected that. The contrast on the goose it definitely better. I am not a pro at this stuff but have learned some things over the years that help me so I want to pass on anything I can if people feel that it can help them.
Sep 4, 2011 13:15:53 #
Alan Nelson
Loc: Montana
I'm quite sure you have a Hummingbird Moth, Hemaris thysbe rather than a real live hummingbird.
Sep 4, 2011 13:20:59 #
Don't feel bad about the hummingbird / moth confusion,because I've always heard these moths referred to as hummingbird moths because of their behavior. They're also not much smaller than a hummingbird, and they hover over flowers just like a hummingbird getting nectar which is what they're doing. Besides, how many moths do you see doing this? We usually see moths hanging around our porch lights at night!It doesn't take away from your nice picture though!
Sep 4, 2011 13:22:48 #
I LOVE THE SHOT! I was just telling someone about those humming birds the other day havent seen one for awhile. Quick shots can be great always need to try you just never know..lots of fun.
Sep 4, 2011 13:30:37 #
arphot wrote:
Here, I duplicated the background layer two times ... (show quote)
That looks much better than I did, and thanks for the information! I appreciate it!
Sep 4, 2011 13:32:01 #
Brandyin Idaho wrote:
Don't feel bad about the hummingbird / moth confusion,because I've always heard these moths referred to as hummingbird moths because of their behavior. They're also not much smaller than a hummingbird, and they hover over flowers just like a hummingbird getting nectar which is what they're doing. Besides, how many moths do you see doing this? We usually see moths hanging around our porch lights at night!It doesn't take away from your nice picture though!
Thank you! That actually makes me feel a lot better!
Sep 4, 2011 13:37:35 #
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That looks much better than I did, and thanks for the information! I appreciate it!
You're very welcome
Sep 4, 2011 13:57:20 #
Okay, so taking the advice from "Arphot". I took the time to recreate the flower again. Tell me what you think! Thanks!
second re-due of red flower
Sep 4, 2011 14:01:12 #
Holy freakin' cow! That POPS!!! . . . Much more detail and contrast. Very well done. :thumbup: :shock:
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Sep 4, 2011 14:05:01 #
arphot wrote:
It's one of the best for someone who just went and did it. I am proud.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I thought it looked really good too! I couldn't have done it without your help though! Thanks for everything...
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