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  1. 01-23-2009, 06:39 PM #1
    Glenn Bartley
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    Default Western Emerald (Ecuador)

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    One of my biggest goals for this trip is to get a nice collection of hummingbird images. I've been really trying to do multi-flash that actually looks NATURAL. So hopefully I am starting to get on the right track. I'd love to hear any feedback as I have 4.5 more months down here to perfect the art.

    If anyone wants to see a few more I just added some images to my site...

    All the best!


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    Aperture: 9
    Flash: On
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 200
    Focal length: 300mm
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  2. 01-23-2009, 07:29 PM #2
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    Glenn, absolutely a beautiful image! I don't think the cut rear leaf helps the image compositionally. I would crop a little out and clone out the rest. I might add a bit more canvas to the top also. Exposure, sharpness, backround and lighting is excellent!
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  3. 01-23-2009, 08:10 PM #3
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    Wow Glenn, this is a gorgeous image!
    The first thing I notice was the light, it certainly looks natural. Pose is fantastic. I only find the bill ''kissing'' the flower a bit weird, but that's my only nit. Enjoy those left months!
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    This is a lovely image with finally a natural look :)))
    I love the lovely green bg. and the settings as well.
    Nice work indeed.

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    Great job, Glenn. Light, BG and diagonal comp works perfectly for me.
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  6. 01-23-2009, 10:07 PM #6
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    That HB has a fantastic sheen to it! The entire image is a work of art! Zero nits and I here you on the natural light thingee.
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  7. 01-23-2009, 10:17 PM #7
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    THe HB stuff is way over my pay-grade but I think this looks great Glenn.
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  8. 01-23-2009, 11:43 PM #8
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    Love it Glenn! How many flashes did you use in this set-up, and how did you position them?
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  9. 01-24-2009, 04:50 PM #9
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    wow! Amazing shot Glenn,, looks pretty natural to me! Can't wait to see what you'll get in another 4.5 months!
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    Absolutely gorgeous! Love your BG (artificial???) and the light looks incredible especially for flash IMHO. Great set up, with beautiful flowers and such a pretty hummingbird. All in all it looks perfected to me already. Read your blog and saw your video, really cool stuff, leaves me green of envy :D Enjoy your time out there!
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  11. 01-26-2009, 05:37 PM #11
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    Superb, love everything about it...

    My mates just come back from Costa Rica, showed him your homepage and all your images from that area, very impressive....

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    The bird looks great and I love the wing position. The BKGR is too dark in most places for my taste and the lighter areas are a bit distracting.
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