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Oh for the wings... -(Andean Emerald) Hummingbird

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 14, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Oh for the wings... -(Andean Emerald) Hummingbird
Well just to prove the MKIII can occasionally get something in flight, and that the image does not have to be stationery (or dead :biggrin:)

Might be the last one :wink:

Steve
MKIII 300f/2,8 f/4 1/640sec ISO500 -0.33
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Well you've got the shot all right Steve :wavey:

All you need now is 50 Speedlights and you'll be freezing the action in no time :biggrin:

Were these hummers at Mindo?
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
All you need now is 50 Speedlights and you'll be freezing the action in no time

Left mine on board ship! :rolleyes:

No 'nits' Andy :confused: thought the BG was a bit iffy, however you can't have everything I guess.

Perhaps :biggrin:

Appreciate the time :wavey:
Posted by Adam Seward on October 14, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Looks great to me Steve, I'd be very happy with this. I guess this was using AI Servo? Focus point just above centre? Just curious as I'm using a 1D3 and think I might be getting somewhere with flight shots but with plenty of room for improvement.

Adam
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 14, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Hi Adam, yes to Servo (as it's moving), no to 'above centre point' as the center point is more accurate/sensitive, so slap bang head in centre. If that makes sense :confused: Flash would have helped!

Steve
Posted by Ian Hardy on October 14, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Hi Steve,

Great shot. Well done
Posted by Tom Smit on October 14, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Great shot.
:toast:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 14, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Hi Steve,
such shots are out of my reach. EOS 20D :frown:
Perfect timing. :toast: :toast:
Bertl
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 14, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Hi Berti, nothing is out of reach of anyone, just timing, tons of shots & luck :wink:
Posted by Fran French on October 14, 2008 at 4:19 PM
A very difficult subject, and very well taken.Timing is excellent.

Fran

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on October 14, 2008 at 4:59 PM
that's very nice Stephen. Must be similar to photographing dragonflies in flight I would have thought. Not easy!

Matt
Posted by Ian Mason on October 14, 2008 at 6:16 PM
This is just amazing! I've yet to see a humming bird (presume that's what it is) - can't wait.
Posted by eric weight on October 15, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Looks pretty good to me Stephen, I especially the the blur at the wingtips. Just right.

:toast: Eric
Posted by Justin on October 15, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Nicely caught :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 16, 2008 at 7:39 AM
Another great one Steve, very nice :smile:
Posted by David Kjaer on October 16, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Hi Steve

You certainly nailed this one!

David :toast: