Broad Tailed Hummer

Gallery: AvianPosted August 3, 2012537 views18 comments

Sorry to keep blasting you with more hummingbirds, but it is the season to photograph them here.

This time a male broad tailed hummer. Love to get the right angle and light on the gorget to show just how beautiful it is.

Same as my previous hummingbird posts. 3 flashes on the hummer, 1 on the background.

Canon 5D Mark III
100-400 @ 400mm
1/200 @ f/14 (shutter speed is really a function of the flashes with this type of photography)
ISO 400

Larger version included to see much more detail.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Roger Leekam on August 3, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Brilliant shot! Just perfect in all aspects.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 3, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Hello Keith

Sweet Shot of this little Beauty.

Seems Very Bright, Maybe too Bright ? If it was my Image, I think I would Globally Toned down a little to bring detail back. The Flowers, especially on Top of Branch seem to have a few Hot Spots!.

Thanks for sharing

Bill

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 3, 2012 at 1:48 PM

The gorget's very nice Keith, sweet BG as well!

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Comment posted by Verdon on August 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM

love the pose and crisp colors

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 3, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Nice lighting and frozen detail. No problem at all with the bird, but the OOF flower and leaf(?) at the left edge are a small detraction. I agree they look a little washed out as well.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 3, 2012 at 3:30 PM

A nice example of how it can be done, as I struggle to get decent hummingbird shots this hot summer. Like the colors, sharpness and action you caught. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on August 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Very nice hummer Keith. The larger version certainly provides plenty of detail and very vibrant colors. You have a terrific background and the light on the gorget is beautiful. Unlike some I actually like a little bit of wing blur and you have just enough to keep this from becoming static. Super image for sure.
I do have to say that I think I may actually prefer your previous post. It was so unusual and different and you've inspired me to actually try to duplicate your mistake on that image. I think it may be harder than you think. It's certainly not something you see everyday which is why I think I like it so much.

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on August 3, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Please "keep blasting with more hummingbirds". Super images.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on August 3, 2012 at 8:40 PM

One word describes this colorful shot~WOW.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 4, 2012 at 1:13 AM

Stunning shot.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 4, 2012 at 4:30 AM

Great angle -
Sandy

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 4, 2012 at 9:21 AM

Beautiful!

Peter

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 4, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Really nice image....the bg is gorgeous. Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 4, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Sweet One Kieth

I like that this is very natural looking photo.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on August 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Beautiful image Keith, nice job capturing the irredescence on that gorgeous throat. Well done

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 4, 2012 at 11:57 PM

Very nice as posted. Exposure looks spot on for the hummer.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on August 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM

Quite lovely, and for some reason square crops often appeal to me, so I especially like the comp. The little guy really posed perfectly for you, too.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Love this shot. The bird and background colors are stunning. Keep the hummingbirds coming.

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