Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 400 f/5.6 at f22. Multiple flash set at 1/16 power...X sync at 1/250 sec ISO 100 Taken near Tuscon, AZ in 2007
Broad Billed Hummingbird (male)
Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 400 f/5.6 at f22. Multiple flash set at 1/16 power...X sync at 1/250 sec ISO 100 Taken near Tuscon, AZ in 2007
I love the bird and the BKGR is much better than the previous BKGR. Is the o-o-f red on the frame edge a flower or a feeder? (I supspect the former.) Another flash low front right would have eliminated the shadow on the neck and lit up the gorget. Wonderful wing position.
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No, the OOF red is my attempt at placing a flower there for those who do not like the bird alone. The shadow on the neck was a result of the bird not following the script as to where he was supposed to be! They seem to have a hard time understanding that concept:DOriginally Posted by Arthur Morris
Your bird is sharp & stunning. I don't care for the oof flower. If Arthur hadn't pointed out the dark neck I probably would not have noticed. That's why he's so good. He notices all this stuff - and before he takes the picture!
Very nice catch Wally! I made a few changes, I hope you donīt mind, I wanted to see the bird in front of a flower but, next time!
Great details, pose, BG and iridescence. The S/H work in the repost helps, I like the size of the catchlight and the flower in the original post.
Successful hummer shot
Beautiful bird Wally! I like the addition of the flower, but if its suppose to be a food source that the bird is visiting, it should be sharp. I like the OOF look of the flower, but if it was repeated, maybe below to the left and/or right, then it would balance and not make my brain want it sharp.
Juan Carlos, Nice job on the repost!! Did you read my PM to you?
Dan Brown
Thanks Juan....very similar to the original before I messed with it!;)
When I learn more about PS and how to "cut" flowers out perhaps I will start using them more, as it is I usually wait or anticipate when the hummingbird is about to back up before releasing the shutter, that way no feeding tube to worry about or over exposed flowers. Personally I prefer the bird to be without distracting flowers in the frame.
Well Wally, in my personal case, I would love to see a beautiful flower in front of the bird, this since the bird alone looks kind of lonely for the composition.
added flower and canvas
Hi Wally, I also like your original image without the flower. Your idea to add a flower, I also like, the color is great. In this repost, I have added flowers and added some canvas to the bottom. Thank you for creating a thread where we can all learn and explore!!
Dan Brown
Looks much better Dan...as I said PS is still much of a mystery to me. I have some files one of the workshops gave me to use, but I can't say they really excite me. I have tried taking individual flower images with the idea I could use them, Separating them from the background is a challenge, then the lighting seems to always be from a different direction to what is striking the bird. Learning curve I guess.
Last edited by Wally Nussbaumer; 06-22-2008 at 10:23 PM.
Thanks Wally. Yes, the learning curve. I would suggest (if you haven't already) investing in Art's Digital Basics PDF and APTATS, both found on Art www. Then, just keep playing! Dan
Thanks Dan, I'll check them out
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