nature etc... Maine Hummingbird

My first hummingbird attempts. only lens I could use to suit the job

was my 180mm macro lens (longest one I have...and set up near a

feeder near a window at vacation cabin in Rangely Maine last

week...used SB900 flash on hot shoe. Getting the focus down right

with that slow ass focus motor was the hard part...figured out a pretty

good work around to it thought and started to get more consistent

results due to some fairly predictable patterns of movement....too

much fun shooting these specimens....any critiques, thoughts, etc

would be greatly appreciated!!

Not only for a first time!

Best regards Ellery!

PDE

Hi Ellery,

  Beautiful capture with wonderful clarity, colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

Thanks Pierre and Patsy!!  It feels good to labor at something and get a satisfactory result :D

Impressive results for your first effort, in fact, it's impressive for any outing...  Mike

Excellent detailed shot..it should be really fast!

All the best

Impressive to say the least!  The level of detail and sharpness is very good.  It also gives an indication of your detremination and resourcefulness when faced with the task of getting optimum results from a less than ideal lens.

Complimenst & Best Regards

Alf

It's beautiful Hummingbird shot Ellery - Ann Nguyen

thanks Alf and Ann!!  I plan on doing more....what an amazing animal!

Lovely shot and great detail (Perfect Focus). It's hard to capture these fast moving creatures. You did a great job.