Hummer Moth Take-off

[Allen Sparks]

Canon 7D, 300mm f4 plus 1.4x teleconverter
ISO 400, f8, 1/800, EC -2/3, HH

[Anita Bower]

I think you captured this moth at a perfect angle as I like the profile of that curly thing. I also like the blurred leaves and the contrast between the bright flowers and the duller moth. I would lighten up the moth using curves or somesuch to bring out some of the details. I would also crop the bottom just below the orange bud with a bit of yellow to eliminate the leaves. Wish the moth were a bit sharper. Beautiful smooth BG. I think you tool the picture at the right moment.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Allen,
I'm with Anita on the crop and lightening......this will just improve the impact on the moth and give it more room to take off into. I think the moth is sharp where it needs it and you captured an excellent wing blur and pose. BG is fantastic too! Tweak this one just a bit and you've got yourself a winner!

[Ken Childs]

Great pose, Allen! I also agree with Anita.
I don't know how the noise is on the 7D but if you get another chance, maybe going to ISO 800 will allow you to use a smaller aperture so more DOF.

[Julie Kenward]

I have to agree with the others. You've got the start of a really nice image - just need a few more tweaks!

[Steve Maxson]

You have some good suggestions, above, Allen. Congrats on catching this moth on the move. :)

[Vida van der Walt]

VWD on getting the in flight image Ken. Thery are not easy to capture and you did great. Ditto crop.:)