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Stime187
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 18:43
Well, all these great shots I've been seeing made me want some shots of my own...

Anyways, I got bored at work at snapped these off... comments/criticism welcome...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/stime187/hb_1828_web.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/stime187/hb2_1673_web.jpg

Both taken in shutter priority, EF 75-300 at 300mm, approximately 1/320", 5.6-7 aperture, and ISO 800 (I believe).

- Scott
cosworth
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 18:52
Your settings are good. Great shot.

You did not fall prey to iso fear! I have a feeder up and no birds this year. Worrisome.
Lavarama
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 19:26
Nice set of shots for your first attempt.
Titus213
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 19:31
I'd say your first attempt was a smashing success. Nice images with excellent detail. I really enjoy these guys in the yard and find them very difficult to catch with a camera. They move fast and they are small.
queenbee288
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 20:06
You did a great job. Much better than the one I posted a few days ago with the 70-200.
Reyno
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 20:45
Very good capture for a first Scott, congrats for a job well done.
Livinthalife
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 20:52
I like the first one more, cuz there's no feeder, but these ARE excellent for your "first" attempt! Great work!
Stime187
28th of July 2006 (Fri), 21:32
Thanks everyone, I love it when you have to genuinely sort through good shots to decide which ones to post...

While I was watching/shooting some butterflies were around the feeders/flowers and if they got too close, the hummingbirds would literally snap at them... THAT is the shot I really wanted...

Might have to stake it out and try to catch it sometime...

- Scott
Livinthalife
29th of July 2006 (Sat), 00:09
While I was watching/shooting some butterflies were around the feeders/flowers and if they got too close, the hummingbirds would literally snap at them... THAT is the shot I really wanted...

Might have to stake it out and try to catch it sometime...

- Scott


sounds awesome! When you get that shot, be sure to post it!
AirBrontosaurus
29th of July 2006 (Sat), 00:49
The first one is amazing! And that was your first try? Wow!
Anthony J Howe
29th of July 2006 (Sat), 01:44
These are very good shots Scott, nicely exposed with good colour and detail, well done.
Phreddie
29th of July 2006 (Sat), 05:36
In-flight shots are the hardest, you've done exceptionally well. Keep it up!
Stephen Stephen
29th of July 2006 (Sat), 05:41
Well done Scott. Thanks for sharing.