What’s Your Preference?

billpeaslee · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 02:50 AM

Hi all, just joined yesterday and thought I would introduce myself with my favorite Humming Bird shot taken in my backyard.

mstark70 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 02:56 AM

Welcome to DPS! Great capture! These have to be the hardest subject to capture. I have one that comes every evening and I have yet to get a clear shot of the little guy. Of course mine also comes to a feeder. Yours is much more natural with the flowers and you did a fabulous job freezing him in action. Wonderful job!

n5kc · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 04:26 AM

Nice capture and great composition. Really good all around shot. Welcome to DPS. Good place to get some advice and learn different techniques.

billpeaslee · #4 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mstark70

Welcome to DPS! Great capture! These have to be the hardest subject to capture. I have one that comes every evening and I have yet to get a clear shot of the little guy. Of course mine also comes to a feeder. Yours is much more natural with the flowers and you did a fabulous job freezing him in action. Wonderful job!

Thank you, they are tough little buggers to shoot. I used to set up a feeder, but got lucky this year when the cactus plant 5 feet from my patio decided to provide some natural energy for them.

billpeaslee · #5 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by n5kc

Nice capture and great composition. Really good all around shot. Welcome to DPS. Good place to get some advice and learn different techniques.

Thanks! I am sure I can learn allot from everyone here, from the little I have seen so far there is a great deal of knowledge and creativity here.

lindyannajones · #6 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 05:54 AM

Hey Bill, Welcome to DPS, fellow Arizonan. I'm your neighbor in Tucson. What I wouldn't give to get a shot like this. Good for you! What a nice way to introduce yourself! I hope you'll come back soon with more photos. Again, welcome!

ricklumpas · #7 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 07:51 AM

The flower twig cutting diagonally gave the shot a good composition. I also like the clarity and the simplicity of the background. But the focus on the hummingbird isnt that sharp.