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    Default Rufous Hummingbird

    This has been somewhat of a nemesis bird for me over the years. I never seem to get exactly what I want. With this frame I'm getting closer, but I've still got a ways to go. What I particularly like in this image is the hint of iridescent green on the bird's head and gorget.

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    Your flash set up seems to work well. great details and stop-action. I like the color as well. Only my taste , but I find the comp. just a bit tight. Again , that's just my taste. The beautiful bg sets of the subject very well.

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    Lovely display of this little bird. I particularly like the angle of the shot. It is a tight shot and as you mentioned shows off the bird very well.

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    Beautiful image! If anything bird is maybe a bit big in the frame.

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    Your hummer series is amazing. And again, I am surprised about the sharpness of the 70-300L lens. Colors and detail are outstanding.

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    Wonderfully good Doug! Your flash setup produces beautiful results!

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    I pretty much like everything in this image. Interesting to see the varied colours from all the different HB's. I do like the placement in this, and excellent flashwork once again to create the sharpness. What is the BG Doug?

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    Love the sharpness and pose. Great light work on the bird. Would prefer a less vibrant Bg with some variation in it, but it's a stunner as is.

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    Stunning shot Doug.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    Would prefer a less vibrant Bg with some variation in it, but it's a stunner as is.
    Thanks Alan! I agree with you about the BG and am working on some new ones.
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    Love the bird and the flower and the comp but find the BG a bit too green . Still, I would love to have a shot like this in my portfolio.
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    Hi Doug,


    I like your presentation. Yes the bird is big in frame but I think it works ver well here. Pleasing pose with a excellent angle in relationship to the viewer. Lovely!!!

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    wow..this is stunner image grt use of flash excelent details..stunning if possible pls post the setup photo..with the flash postions..stunning

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    Beautiful colors in the bird and I really like that clean background.

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    Love the way you have presented it here ! Very nice stuff !!

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    Hey, Doug. Looks good. We spoke yesterday, so you know I agree with Alan on the background but it does still look natural. I also could go with a bit more subtle shadowing on the bird and plant but you explained that was really tough given the parameters of the setup. In any case, it's a successful photo and one I would be happy to have in my files. I think that new lens has made you a much better photographer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Basco View Post
    I think that new lens has made you a much better photographer
    Hey Greg. I bought this lens precisely because of your claim in your review that it made you a better photographer! This reminds me of the pair of Adidas Superstars I got when I was in grade school that made me both run faster and jump higher!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Brown View Post
    Hey Greg. I bought this lens precisely because of your claim in your review that it made you a better photographer! This reminds me of the pair of Adidas Superstars I got when I was in grade school that made me both run faster and jump higher!
    You should get another pair. I saw your vertical last year and, well, it wasn't Jordanesque. More Uwe Blab.

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    A superb image.....love the green on top of the head, just felt that the shot was a bit tight for me.

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    Thanks to everyone for your comments!
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