Ruby-throated Hummingbid (female) wingstretch
This little lady was the most cooperative hummingbird I have ever encountered. She allowed me to approach to my MFD with the 600.
She stretched and preened for several minutes.
Canon 1DX
600mm II
ISO 800 F 5.6 SS 1/500
PP: Small crop to 80% FF, Lightroom sllders :clarity +15, vibrance +12 and saturation +2, the to CS5 for NR to BG, levels, cloned out a leaf sticking up in LLC, DE to bird at 4% and USM to JPEG
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail
Lucky you to have a HB so close, Gail. Love all the details you've acquired, the fanned tail and the amazing BG that works so well with your subject. Your perch is just the right size for this bird, I only wish it didn't crawl up to the bird's neck. Regardless, it's a very pleasing image.
Lovely image Gail, thank you for sharing. It is a treasure when a bird is so trusting as to allow one to approach closely. The images from those encounters are outstanding.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
www.amazinglight.smugmug.com
Gail:
Hummers can be great fun to work. This one is sharp, well exposed, with pleasant bg. Nice comp for this pose.
Cheers
Randy
Beautiful image, Gail. I'll say you had cooperation from her. Love the fanned tail, head profile, great detail (can see the reflected clouds in her eye). Well done.
Geoffrey
Other than Marinas comment about the perch, a very nice image with great pose and great details.
Dvir
Awesome opportunity and you made the most of it. Techs look perfect, and the processing is tastefully done.
I like the exposure, IQ, details, pose and composition. Very well done Gail.
Super image Gail. Love the fanned tail and posture. Great detail and bg. TFS
Beautiful image Gail of this cooperative hummer! The fanned tail gives added impact here and the bird beautifully portrayed against the soft BG.
Hi Gail.very nice image with great pose and great details. Well done.
Great detail with lovely pose & composition Gail. TFS
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Awesome processing regarding noise/pixelation in the bg...smooth, like butter. Really like the details and soft light quality, but the pose is really killer.
great pose, IQ, composition and perch.very nice BG.
Looks like she's staring down a rival -- lovely sharpness and detail -- well done!
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