Some Anna's Hummingbirds (no sun)

Spectacular shooting Pete.

Thanks so much to everyone !!!

AZGeorge wrote in post #14081318
Very nice!

How do you handle noise reduction so well?

I look at the RAW in CS5 at 100% and play with the sliders until Im happy then make
the Jpeg.From there I do a quick 3 step process to the Jpeg.

Excellent series here...every one a gem but that 3rd shot is over the top. Excellent!

Stunning shots, those are amazing birds.

these are great shots

Brilliant !! They are some of the most colorful birds in my opinion... Well done !

all excellent shots.
Im sure the flashes allow the noise to be minimal.
you lit the little things very well.

Stunning beautiful fantastic shots of the Anna's. Now I'm turning green again (just went green after seeing Andrew's RTH shots) . Great set Pete!

Incredible shots. A pleasure to view for a fellow hummingbird lover.

Little jewels. Beautiful shots.

Pretty cool. Now, I'm afraid to post mine. LOL
Rex

Beautiful crisp, clear shots!

Breathtakingly beautiful. Great shooting, Pete.

Those are all quite amazing Pete; of course I've been privy to a couple before but they still display wonderfully here too.
I have to look really hard and critically to define in my own mind enough difference to call any of them better than the others! Having said that, #s 3, 4 & 6 grab my attention the most. Not exactly sure if its the pose or the background or the attitude of the bird, but those 3 really work for me.
Now, you're going to hate me for saying this, but my absolute favorite is the 3rd image of the male using the 3 flashes. He's just so delicately lit and it highlights all his colors so nicely and gives him a very nice catch light. Now I'm not suggesting going back to all flashes.....jez sayin' bros! Excellent, excellent work!