carylwithay Posted January 29, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted January 29, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Taken with a D Lux 4. Not an easy shot. I spend hours standing and waiting for the little bird to come for a visit. Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted January 29, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted January 29, 2012 Caryl, Â A stunning shot. The light striking the hummingbird makes it look almost translucent. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share #3 Â Posted January 29, 2012 Thank you, Paul. I used a flash. Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 2, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted February 2, 2012 Caryl - Â I agree with Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share #5 Â Posted February 2, 2012 Thank you, Stu Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted February 4, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted February 4, 2012 and it was worth to wait Caryl. A fine shot! regards Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted February 4, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted February 4, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) What I like so much about your bird photos is the unusual inclusion of the urban landscape, rarely seen in bird photographs. I really like this as-is, but would also consider cropping out the entire feeder...just thinking out loud. Good work! Â Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telyt Posted February 4, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted February 4, 2012 Ordinarily I despise flash for wildlife photos but this is an outstanding use of extra lighting. The flash allowed the background city to recede into darkness while being visible enough to provide context and allowed the bird and feeder to stand out. Well done, Caryl (leave the feeder in). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share #9 Â Posted February 4, 2012 Thank you both. Leaving the feeder in allow for more of the city to show Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted February 7, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Caryl, Â I have been a big follower/fan of your HB shots for a long time. This could be the best one yet. Â I know firsthand how hard it is to just get near them and I admire your persistence and patience. I have several salvia plants that they love and buzz over all the time. But the moment I show up with my camera, they are gone. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share #11 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Ece, you have to stand with the camera ready for hours. If you move it when you see them, they get scared and run. A telephoto helps. Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 12, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted February 12, 2012 Well done, Caryl, with a very tricky shot! Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share #13 Â Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks Pete. The tricky part is using a point and shoot. Caryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted February 13, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted February 13, 2012 Impressive capture with that camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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