This was my first go at hummingbirds - flighty little buggers! :)
I plan to go back to this spot and work a better perch or two as well as feeding shots on the Fire Bush.
I set-up so the perch would bisect the background between vegetation and sky. I'm still up in the air if it worked.
The receding perch has an odd look to it. I believe it's due to the backlight and flash combo.
To my eyes. The bird is sharp, and I like the diagonal of the branch. However, I wish the background was more uniform evil light or dark, to me, you would make a better picture. Thanks for sharing
David:
I am with Myer on this one. I think the two toned, split background doesn't quite work, esp. since the bird blends into the darker top part. The perch is very odd as you mentioned, and because it is light compared to the bird, really draws the eye away.
But, it is a start, and once you get the hummer bug, it will lead you on! Keep working it!
Good points from the above. I will also add that I find the angle a bit steep. Good details in the wings and tail - but looks like that is where critical focus was done rather than on the head. It is a good start and I am sure you will have lots of fun with these guys.
Perch selection is important with setups, and I think you could do better with this one. The trick is to find perches without many options for where the birds to land on. The one you have has a snag pointing towards us, the hummer chose to land on that part thus giving you a hard time getting the whole perch reasonably sharp, or without sudden DOF fallout. Just something to keep in mind.
Can't wait to see what else you'll come up with!!:cool:
Very good tip on perch selection. It is easy to just look for one that is clean, about the right scale, and forget about forcing them to land in one particular spot of your choosing.
Ruby-throated Hummer Perched
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