Honeysuckle Honey

[Roy Priest]

Finally got a shot as this Rufous fed on Honeysuckle.
D90, iso 200, 300mm f4 @f4, 1/100 sec, Handheld. How can I improve.

[Desmond Chan]

I think this looks quite good actually. Good colors, good exposure, and you have the eye sharp ! Like the composition, too. I won't say it's perfect though. Sorry ! :o

If you want to freeze the wings, you need more than 1/100s. That means higher ISO and bright light. I would tone down the brightness of some of the lighter color petals. If I were to shoot this photo, I would shoot from a lower perspective and probably move to the right a bit.

And if you want to know how to use multiple flash lights to shoot hummingbirds, then go here:

https://store.birdsasart.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=55

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Roy

Glad you got your hummer !!! ... now you need to do the same with a clean bg :) Possible !!!!

First thing I would do is increase your ISO for a faster shutter speed, I'm not thinking on stopping the wings but just making sure the bird is sharp For freezing the wings you need a multiple flash set up like Desmond is mentioning which normally includes five or more flashes.

Exposure wise the whites are a little hot, white flowers are usually problematic. I like to find a flower with nothing in the bg and wait for the hummer to approach. When they are active you will get many chances !!! Good luck !!!

[Lance Peters]

Great advice for desmond - close very close.
Keep them coming :)

[Gus Cobos]

Congratulations Roy on a fine capture...agree with the techs. and the good advise given...on your next capture, try going for the blurred background...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Roy Priest]

I think this looks quite good actually. Good colors, good exposure, and you have the eye sharp ! Like the composition, too. I won't say it's perfect though. Sorry ! :o

If you want to freeze the wings, you need more than 1/100s. That means higher ISO and bright light. I would tone down the brightness of some of the lighter color petals. If I were to shoot this photo, I would shoot from a lower perspective and probably move to the right a bit.

And if you want to know how to use multiple flash lights to shoot hummingbirds, then go here:

https://store.birdsasart.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=55

Desmond, thanks for the encouragement. I'm not sure the d90 is good with high iso but I will try. As for flashes I'm not there yet.:)

[Roy Priest]

Hi Roy

Glad you got your hummer !!! ... now you need to do the same with a clean bg :) Possible !!!!

First thing I would do is increase your ISO for a faster shutter speed, I'm not thinking on stopping the wings but just making sure the bird is sharp For freezing the wings you need a multiple flash set up like Desmond is mentioning which normally includes five or more flashes.

Exposure wise the whites are a little hot, white flowers are usually problematic. I like to find a flower with nothing in the bg and wait for the hummer to approach. When they are active you will get many chances !!! Good luck !!!

Al, I will try yours and Desmonds suggestions. You are right there are plenty of opportunities but I just get so excited.:D

[Roy Priest]

Great advice for desmond - close very close.
Keep them coming :)

THanks Lance I will keep trying. Has anyone ever taken an ideal photo?

[Roy Priest]

Congratulations Roy on a fine capture...agree with the techs. and the good advise given...on your next capture, try going for the blurred background...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

Thanks Gus, I was happy with this one, actually but I know I have lots to learn.