Here's a few shots I took yesterday of a hummingbird visiting my sisters bird feeder. I've been taking photos for a while, but this was my first attempt to try to freeze the motion of a fast moving creature.
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Now this is one fast bird (photos)
HeavenHell
Aug 20, 2012 07:52 AM
Replies (13)
rtdunham
Aug 20, 2012 09:07 AM
nicely done.
camera on tripod, i'm guessing?
HeavenHell
Aug 20, 2012 09:25 AM
Thanks. Actually no, handheld sitting on a tool with an image stabilized lens.
FR
Aug 20, 2012 02:14 PM
What kind of tool would you be sitting on????? Sorry but I couldn't resist. Nice shots. You have a good camera.
Now go out and take in situ shots of kingsnakes, that would be cool.
HeavenHell
Aug 20, 2012 03:33 PM
Sorry I meant to say stool.
Denbar
Aug 20, 2012 06:07 PM
Ouch! I know what you meant!
--Dennis
RossPadilla
Aug 20, 2012 09:50 AM
Nice shots! Its incredible how fast their wings move.
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RinL
Aug 20, 2012 11:27 AM
great photography. can you share some info with us. what camera, lens, settings, etc.
HeavenHell
Aug 20, 2012 11:38 AM
Thank you! Here are some details regarding the equipment and seetings for those who might be interested.
Photo 1
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 70-200 f/4.0 IS
Program: Shutter Priority
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperature: f/4.5
ISO speed: 400
Photo 2
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 70-200 f/4.0 IS
Program: Shutter Priority
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperature: f/5.0
ISO speed: 400
Photo 3
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 70-200 f/4.0 IS
Program: Shutter Priority
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
Aperature: f/4.5
ISO speed: 200
RinL
Aug 20, 2012 08:33 PM
np
a153fish
Aug 20, 2012 01:00 PM
awesome pics Mike! I used to have a feeder and would see some regularly. I miss them.
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HeavenHell
Aug 20, 2012 01:29 PM
Thanks Jorge. I think they are really pretty birds, though it's hard to appreciate them since they move so quick.
discern
Aug 20, 2012 05:26 PM
Honestly, that bird is breathaking.
They are so unique as well. Very nice!
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mrkent
Aug 20, 2012 08:26 PM
Good job freezing that hummer.
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Kent
