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    Default Anna's Hummingbird

    Name:  PA Anna's Hummingbird 6.jpg
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    Setup. Natural background.
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    Canon 70-200mm f/4 L IS + Canon 1.4X III TC
    @280mm, 1/5000, f/6.3, ISO 2000, No Flash

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    Beautiful image. Love the pose, background, flower choice and comp.

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    Hi Binu John, I am amazed you were able to capture this beautiful situation without flash! I like very much - well done.
    Regards, Ian

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    Hi Binu John, I totally agree with Ian ,to get such a fine image of one of these birds without flash is amazing, I have tried many times and have failed miserably. Very well done.

    Keith.

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    Beautiful shot clean as a whistle - well done.

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    Great stuff indeed. Wish we got these on my Fuschias !
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    Nice Shot great pose and great catch.........

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    I am amazed that you captured this HB without flash and impressed. Great set up and love seeing the hummer's delicate tootsies.
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    Beautiful image, excellent composition.

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    Very beautiful image, everything came together nicely here. Very good IQ.

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    Yes, the natural look here (w/o flash) is quite different and striking. I love the choice of flower and the background. I am seeing some motion blur above the bird's right wing and along the ends of the primaries on the right wing. All of those could likely be dealt with fairly easily in Photoshop if you wish.
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    Thank you, Alan! Glad to know you liked it! I've learned a lot from your "Guide to Songbird set-up Photography"!
    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    Beautiful image. Love the pose, background, flower choice and comp.

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    Thanks everyone for the comments! I tried several times to capture this pose and I'm glad that I got it finally!


    Thanks Artie! Yes, I noticed that motion blur. Even the SS of 1/5000 was not enough to freeze the wings! I'll try to fix it in Photoshop.
    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Yes, the natural look here (w/o flash) is quite different and striking. I love the choice of flower and the background. I am seeing some motion blur above the bird's right wing and along the ends of the primaries on the right wing. All of those could likely be dealt with fairly easily in Photoshop if you wish.

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