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May 04, 2006 19:25 |  #1

My best hummer yet, I think :D

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May 04, 2006 19:27 |  #2

WOW!!!! That is one great great shot. The detail on the back of this little guy is unbeleivable...Everyth​ing about this one works for me...Excellent!!!!


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May 04, 2006 19:43 |  #3

WOW, that's some hummer shot you don't see everyday! Nice job Bea! Love it.


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May 04, 2006 19:49 as a reply to  @ cfcRebel's post |  #4

Outstanding capture . The composition and colors are amazing along with the level of detail.This is a once in a lifetime shot Well done!!!!


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May 04, 2006 19:55 |  #5

One of the best I've seen.


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May 04, 2006 20:10 as a reply to  @ dispatchermike21's post |  #6

safe to say you totally nailed that shot Bea very well done I love everything about it


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May 04, 2006 20:14 |  #7

Fantastic shot! What was the shutter speed on it?




  
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May 04, 2006 20:26 |  #8

Excellent work.....wonderful detail and stop action in this shot! Greay colors and exposure.


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May 04, 2006 20:35 |  #9

Amazing! Good job!!

The detail is phenomenal.



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May 04, 2006 21:36 |  #10

Thank you all so much for the compliments :oops: :D . I really appreciate all your nice words :D.

Edd this is the EXIF data:

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shooting Mode: Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ): 1/2000
Av( Aperture Value ): 4.0
Metering Mode: Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation: 0
ISO Speed: 400
Lens: 70.0 - 200.0 mm
Focal Length: 200.0 mm
Flash: On
Flash Type: External E-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation: 0

To my own surprise:shock: , I only cropped a bit, mild USM and de-noising.


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May 04, 2006 21:39 |  #11

Wow Bea that is an excellent shot!!

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May 04, 2006 21:48 |  #12

Very impressive. How did you ever manage to get a shot like that?


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May 04, 2006 22:00 |  #13

Amazing. I dont think I have seen a hummingbird photo with the wings actually stopped and in full focus. Great! Definately one of my favorite photos.


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May 05, 2006 00:45 |  #14

Upwards! I haven't seen a shot like this one. Beautifully detailed hummer as the shot was frozen. Fantastic.


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May 05, 2006 00:47 |  #15

Excellent shot Bea, what is that plant? It is unusual that a hummer would be attracted to a blue flower.


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