Capturing Hummers

[Kayaker72]

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And, Bob, those are incredible. Especially #2...in addition to the humming bird, I really like imagethe sun spot in the nectar drop.

[Richard Lane]

The 2nd one looks great Bob, nice catch light in the eye, and it also looks like you caught part of the birds reflection in the water droplet.


Very creamy background, however, I prefer the left side of the background better than the right side, perhaps you may consider turning it around or adjusting it if possible. I think the burnt orange may be a little too distracting, but it's only my opinion, so go with what you like best!


Rich

[bob williams]

I think the burnt orange may be a little too distracting, but it's only my opinion, so go with what you like best!


Rich

Rich, I agree with you. I plan to try and move the background around a little until I find something I like---or perhaps buy another piece of cloth from walmart. I certainly don't want all of the shots to look the same. I also need to try and light up the purple on the birds neck. Thinking about adding another flash and hitting him from the low/front side---what do you think?





Bob

[Richard Lane]

Bob,


I am definitely not the person to ask when it comes to flash photography. I shoot 99% of the time without a flash. I'm sure their are many others here that can certainly give you a better opinion than me.


Rich

[ddt0725]

I really like the background but I agree, interchanging them with a few others will definitely add interest. You have my wheels turning! The only hb feeder that my hb from last week is hanging from my garage so I would get the ugly siding lines in my photos. I am thinking of attaching a few yards of fabric to my garage right behind the feeder. My neighbors will think I'm crazy but ...then again they already think I'm crazy when they see me sitting outside in freezing weather waiting for a bird!!


My hb hasn't shown up for a few days, maybe because its very cold and windy. Weather has been horrible here!!

[bob williams]

Thanks DD, and yes I do need to change up the background a little. I also need to incorporate some flowers into the shot, which I tried today, but the birds just wouldn

[bob williams]

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[bob williams]

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And, Bob, those are incredible. Especially #2...in addition to the humming bird, I really like imagethe sun spot in the nectar drop.

Thanks Kayaker, I really like the water drop as well. Hopefully I can get some more this afternoon.





Bob