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06/16/2005 01:39:40 AM · #1 |
Took these pics these evening....four days too late for the Birds challenge!
  
Comments and suggestions are appreciated :) |
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06/16/2005 01:42:37 AM · #2 |
Wow! Simply amazing pictures. I think I like the second two the best, they show the most of the bird. High place finishers for sure...if it makes you feel any better :)
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06/16/2005 01:48:27 AM · #3 |
| These are terrific! What lens did you use? ISO Speed, F-stop? I have been trying to capture the hummingbirds outside my window too. |
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06/16/2005 02:09:27 AM · #4 |
| Beautiful colors! I like the second picture the best. I tried to take pictures of hummingbirds when on vacation in Cuba but they didn't turn well. I know that we have this kind of birds here in Edmonton in summer, but I didn't spot them yet. |
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06/16/2005 10:18:15 AM · #5 |
Thanks for the comments! I used the Sigma 70-300mm at F7.1.. shutter speed approx 1/400 sec. There wasn't enough light, so I had to use ISO 800 and clean it up in neatimage later...
These birds were so much fun to shoot! |
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06/16/2005 10:25:11 AM · #6 |
What is the name of the plant they are hanging around?
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06/16/2005 12:38:25 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
What is the name of the plant they are hanging around? |
I wish I knew... they seem to like this plant a lot, I've seen them around this plant in other places too... |
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06/16/2005 01:03:34 PM · #8 |
That last one is fantastic!
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06/16/2005 01:10:10 PM · #9 |
I'm fond of #2.
Good thing you were too late, since how would you have chosen?
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06/16/2005 01:13:15 PM · #10 |
| Great shots, 1 and 2 particularly good. |
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06/16/2005 01:29:43 PM · #11 |
The middle is my favourite and would have scored a 7 from me.
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06/16/2005 01:42:37 PM · #12 |
| Left comments on the 3rd photo (my favorite). Please share your camera settings!!! |
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06/16/2005 01:46:19 PM · #13 |
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06/16/2005 03:58:51 PM · #14 |
Terrific pictures, I love the colour. Hummingbirds are beautiful birds.
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06/16/2005 04:03:22 PM · #15 |
Wow! I love the way they are surrounded by that wonderful airy red!!! My favorite is the 2nd one too, but I love all of them.
Don't you hate that when you get a perfect just a little too late! That's a shame, but what awesome pics to add to your collection!!!
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06/16/2005 04:31:11 PM · #16 |
i love the 3rd one. great everything!! this would have definately gotten a 10 from me(if i could vote the members) but in the least it would have gotten a great comment posted from me!
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06/16/2005 04:35:18 PM · #17 |
I agree that they're all fantastic, but #3 is a definite 10 in my book! Thanks for sharing them!!!
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06/16/2005 04:38:51 PM · #18 |
Wonderful pix! Thank you.
I prefer #3 and would have definitely given it a high mark - I know how difficult these things are to catch - photographically that is :) |
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06/16/2005 04:44:48 PM · #19 |
This was a week too early!
But that's life!
Steve |
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06/16/2005 05:07:21 PM · #20 |
| The third pic is simply amazing. 10 from me, good luck in the next challenge! |
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06/16/2005 10:57:06 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
This was a week too early!
But that's life!
Steve |
Steve, that is such a great picture! It's so hard to get a mommy duck and her babies juxtaposed to make a really cute picture, but you have accomplished just that! I just love the way the one is looking up like he's saying something to the mom. That's too bad you couldn't enter that one in the bird challenge. I would have given that one 10 because it had that "heart factor" for me :) (I'm an emotional voter)
Good job!!!
SandyP
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06/16/2005 11:02:37 PM · #22 |
Excellent shots! Especially the last one!
I find that the same thing happens to me too! Always getting the perfect shot days after a challenge closes. Almost makes me not want to ever put my camera down... and always have my finger on the shutter release button for fear that I'll miss a shot!
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06/17/2005 01:11:22 PM · #23 |
I thought the plant looked familar I think it is Kangaroo Paws.
Kangaroo Paws
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06/17/2005 01:19:41 PM · #24 |
| Thanks Arpita for the settings. (Read back and you will find what she used). I have been using 400 speed too but I really need a telephoto lens. The hubby took several pictures and we've named the birds 'Waldo' as in "Where's Waldo" because it is hard to find in the photos. :-) |
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06/17/2005 01:31:46 PM · #25 |
This is my little fellow, or one of them...
Message edited by author 2005-06-17 13:32:34.
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