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Hummers up close

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Keith, May 30, 2005.

  1. Keith

    Keith

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    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Here is two shots I just postprocessed, up close and personal. with the Canon 500d I believe.........

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    Keith, May 30, 2005
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  2. PEPPER PETE

    PEPPER PETE

    1,198
    May 1, 2005
    THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.
    Hey Keith, great shots, was it the 70-200VR and the 500D? You've got to get within two feet with that combo, your the man.
    Pete
     
    PEPPER PETE, May 31, 2005
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  3. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Thanks Pete, yes it was that combo. My cheap way of doing micro ;-)
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  4. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Just incredible Would love to give your setup a try at my place just hung two feeders so hopefully in a few weeks they start showing up
     
    mike mac, May 31, 2005
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  5. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Okay, give. how in the heck do you get within two feet of a hummer and have it pose for you?

    Really well done Keith :lol:
     
    hillrg, May 31, 2005
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  6. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Hi Mike

    It is an easy set up, cant go wrong. Try buying some color paper and paint your background, if you dont and you shoot, many times you will have a black background as your lightset up is brighter than the ambient light. Those shots are cool to!

    Let me know when they show up, sure wish we had them around here, the entertainment value alone is fun, and boy are they small. LOL
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  7. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Thanks Rory...

    I just rented a large hummer outfit :wink: After 3 days of being one on one with them, they just got use to me. Day 1 and 2 not a chance............got to luv it when a plan comes together :lol:
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  8. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    all right, now I give. WTH is a huge hummer outfit? I can only imagine renting one of thos machines you get in that is full of money blown around...... except with hummers of course.... :^)
     
    dmwphoto, May 31, 2005
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  9. GaryW

    GaryW Guest

    Nice shots, Keith! I have never had much luck with the hummers. They are so mean to each other around here that they spend all of their time chasing the others away.

    Anyway, it's past season now in Houston, so I think I need to take the feeders down.


    Gary
     
    GaryW, May 31, 2005
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  10. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Hi Dave......

    You floor me, LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
    If you ever come this way, you got to let me know, would luv to shoot with you!!!

    Keith
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  11. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Hi Gary.....

    they are quite the characters, and as you said, they are very territorial. I could watch them for hours...............well the nice thing, their is always next season!!!

    thanks for looking
    Keith
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  12. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Alright, Keith........if your not on my OUTTA CONTROL list yet.................................YOU ARE NOW MISTER!!! Wonderful!!! :D  :D  :D  :D 
     
    PhotoDawg, May 31, 2005
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  13. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Would love to get together and do that Keith. We will see if we can work that out. Thanks.
     
    dmwphoto, May 31, 2005
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  14. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Hi Bryan.........

    roflmao :lol: :lol: :lol:
    thanks needed that laugh!!!!!

    Keith
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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  15. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Dave

    I look forward to it!!!!!! Banff and Jasper is awefully nice getaway :wink:
    Doug Barber is trying to make it happen............heck us rejects can make the western version merritt :? Yep, I like that! LOL
     
    Keith, May 31, 2005
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