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17-NOV-2006 JudiB

Hummingbird


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Canon DSLR Challenge23-Nov-2006 22:15
Thanks Bee1000 for the input, this is a mostly black bird, the color you see was brought out in Shadows/Highlights in CS2. I gave it another try but have not been very successful, tried curves, dodging, but it looks unnatural. Need to work on my PS skills. Judi
Canon DSLR Challenge23-Nov-2006 16:44
That last comment was mine, by the way. - bee1000
Canon DSLR Challenge23-Nov-2006 16:44
Nice composition of an oddly willing subject. I would try lightening the darkest parts of the bird to bring out a little more detail.
Guest 21-Nov-2006 00:06
I was lucky, he waited till I focused and let me take a couple of pics before flying off. Judi
jnconradie20-Nov-2006 06:21
Amazing that this one sat still long enough for you to have captured. Well done. (I usually one get empty frames or half-blurred birds already semi out of the frame whenever I try to capture hummingbirds!) Regards ~jnconradie
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Nov-2006 16:09
What an interesting looking Hummer! Beautiful colors and nice composition too. CJ
Guest 18-Nov-2006 17:55
Thanks Anne, this species is fairly common in Israel, getting them to pose is the problem, I was lucky to get such a clear shot. Judi
Canon DSLR Challenge18-Nov-2006 17:39
Wow. Love his curved beak. None of our hummingbirds have a bek like this. Nor such a dark brilliant head either. Fabulous shot. Ann C
Guest 18-Nov-2006 16:11
Usually they just flitter around, but this guy must have felt right at home on this plant, but he didn't stay for long either! Judi
Canon DSLR Challenge18-Nov-2006 15:02
Beautiful shot, what incredible colours, you must have drugged this guy? I have never seen them still! ~ Regards Bob