Taking off by Bob K. by Olympus DSLR Challenge


27-JUL-2007	Robert Klingensmith

Olympus E-330 ,Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG IF HSM APO ,FL-50 + Project-A-Flash
1/180s f/6.7 at 800.0mm iso400 full exif

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Guest		30-Jul-2007 22:34
Thanks Brent, Yes the FL-50 is a wonderful flash and when you add on a flash extender you can use it at quite a distance. However this bird was near the close focus distance of about 20'. I have only had a few days experience with the hummingbirds but it does appear that the flaring of the tail feathers is part of a balance/steering thing. -- Bob K.

Olympus DSLR Challenge		30-Jul-2007 18:20
The shot sure is impressive - that flash must really being goint the distance! Doesn't look like they use their tail feathers in the same way as other birds... brent

Guest		30-Jul-2007 13:53
Thanks Shirley, My experience is if you have the lens nearly focused that focus is extremely quick. I miss far more of these kind of shots simply because my reflexes are too slow to get the shutter button pressed. -- Bob K.

Shirley Haden		30-Jul-2007 06:07
Do you find that lens focuses quickly for you? It's hard to get a bird just taking off and keeping him in focus and for that big lens to focus so fast (and as you said luckily on the face) was just amazing. You make this lens look very good Bob. What a great shot.

Guest		28-Jul-2007 04:17
Thanks Moncho and Catman, This was pure luck. This little rufous hummingbird had been sitting patiently facing the opposite direction for nearly 5 minutes. Just as I was pressing the shutter, he decided to fly. Fortunately the lens AF focused on his head. They really move fast when they decide to go. -- Bob K.

Richard AKA Catman		28-Jul-2007 03:49
This is a very interestting image. The twig the humming bird is on appears to vibrate along with the wings but the birds head appears steady. I bet he did not sit very long. You had to be fast with the camera, good work.

Guest		28-Jul-2007 02:56
That´s a very quiq transition! Nice colours! Moncho

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