Anna's Hummingbird

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks

Was out early trying for some good light. beautiful clear skies, however, at 3000' surrounded by mountains we have Mt. Wrightson, 9600' directly east of us which delays the direct sun.

Captured this young male having an early snack.

CC's warmly invited

Uncle Gus

Olympus E-620, Zuiko 70-300, equiv 600mm HH
Aperture priority, f/5.6, 1/400s, ISO 100, 0.00eV, Auto WB

[Lance Peters]

Hi Gus - not a big fan of feeder shots - Just my personal tastes - however I would maybe straighten the feeder so that it is horizontal.
Like the sheen on the feathers, catchlight in the eye and the BG - the green area in the BG distracts a little.
TFS

[Dave Mills]

Hi Gus, Agree with Lance on all points. You did manage a good average exposure since I can see detail in the facial blacks...

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Lance

Thanks for the heads up!

Keep smiling

Gush

[Alfred Forns]

Looks fine Gus I like the changes !!

btw I have never tried this but .... have you thought of placing a flower with their food? They should go to it just like a feeder !!

[Harold Davis]

agree with lance about not liking the filter. i'm surprised you didnt remove it!!:D nice job on the repost. does look better!!!

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Gentlemen

Thanks for your comments and ideas,

Al: In the process of getting some backgrounds, the one today is a grass mat againt the cactus, not too successful though getting ideas. Flower over feeder good idea.

Harold: Yes, I think they look a lot better without the feeder, and I did take some shots today on their pull back for more sips. Next one won't have a feeder.

Time sure flies when you're having fun,

Keep smiling

gush