Caught this hummer hovering with a shutter speed obviously a lot slower than those little wings…he almost appears wingless. D100, 70-200mmVR, 1/160s f/8.0 at 200mm {}
I think thats the perfect way to capture them the wings transparent and the body frozen. Did you use any flash? Beautifull picture. Martin
Wow! He's hovering amazingly steady for all the movement his wings are doing. What a capture! And nicely composed too - good job Dan!
WOW...there are many images that I would love to shoot someday. A hummer is definately one...your capture is beautiful. Perfect lighting and composition...well done!
Thanks for the comments everyone. - Flew, I was about seven or eight feet from the bird---or at least the camera was. - Martin, I did use some fill flash---I had an SB80 about four feet from the target. The shot was taken n direct sun light. I was a further 15 feet back from the camera in the air conditioned comfort of my home. I set the camera near the flowers and feeder the hummingbirds frequent, and using the ML-3 IR remote control through the kitchen window, fire away. Hey it’s been hot here in Maryland the last couple weeks…
