Invisible Wings

[K-loader]

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

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[greyflash]

Really nice detail in the body. They are such cute little guys and you have caught him so well.

 

[bfjr]

that is one rockin Hummer shot :!:

 

[Flew]

Excellent capture Dan. I'm envious. How close were you?

 

[drueter]

Great shot, Dan! I sure wish we could get some hummers to come to our yard!

 

[kramp]

I think thats the perfect way to capture them the wings transparent and the body frozen.

Did you use any flash?

Beautifull picture.

Martin

 

[Greg]

great color and detail. I love these little guys.

 

[Chris101]

Wow! He's hovering amazingly steady for all the movement his wings are doing. What a capture! And nicely composed too - good job Dan!

 

[sbuttrick]

Nice image Dan.....

 

[andreasb]

What a nice shot! I wish i could as good as one as that!

 

[eng45ine]

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!

 

[K-loader]

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…

 

[PEPPER PETE]

Great shot Dan, very sharp body maybe the next one will have the wings at a stop. Send more.
Pete