Normally I don't take many (or post) hummer images of them on a feeder, but the image clarity and wing feather details really caught my eye on this shot.

It's an uncropped shot, taken from approx. 12 feet away. Image is approx. 33% of the actual size:



Link to the larger image (worth a look!): http://www.marclangille.com/photos/924531776_nhe7G-X3.jpg


Pentax K10D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec.
Aperture: F/7.1
Focal length: 600mm
ISO 320
AV mode
Metering: center weighted

Support system:
Gitzo 3541XLS CF tripod
Wimberley WH-200 gimbal head
Wimberley P50 lens plate

I hope you enjoy the image!

Cheers,
Marc

UPDATE:

I've been notified of interest in a total buy out of the image from the VP of Marketing at Daisy Outdoor Products, the manufacturer of the feeder. First Nature Outdoor Products is the brand name of the feeder sold by Daisy (the same BB gun manufacturer) and they want exclusive rights to this image - a total buy out.

I've let them know that I'll offer exclusive reproduction rights (not the copyright - it's mine) for the North American market. So long as they have exclusive use of the image, that satisfies them and their current distribution to US and Canada. There is already an inquiry on the cost to add the Central and South American markets to those reproduction rights. Negotiations are in progress...

Cheers,
Marc

[PentX Girl]

Amazing capture with great clarity and detail!

[Marc Langille]

Show off. Just can't help rubbing that 250-600 in our faces, can you.

Thanks - I think... Trust me, I was really happy to buy this lens and don't regret it!!

Beautiful detail Marc... I think some of your resident hummers are really hams. LOL

Mike

I appreciate it Mike and thank you. Actually they are paid union wages - the cost of sugar and water...

Regards,
Marc

[Marc Langille]

Yes, the detail sure is amazing, beautiful shot!

great work as always Marc!

Thank you both for looking and the kind comments - glad you enjoyed it!!

Regards,
Marc

[Marc Langille]

Excellent. Try without the feeder or others. Smile

Hi Danny,

Actually I do have more than a few in flight, or perched:







Gallery is here: Hummingbirds - Marc Langille Photography - Adventure, Nature, Travel & Wildlife Images

Regards,
Marc

[Almost Paradise]

Detail we could only imagine without the camera, thank you for sharing such a great shot.

If i see it on a box someday I'll buy the feeder.

[Tamia]

These are extraordinarily beautiful hummer pictures, Marc. Thanks for showing us.

[Marc Langille]

Agree... the detail is incredible

Thank you Michael and Nature's beauty is amazing.

Amazing capture with great clarity and detail!

Glad to share and thank you.

Regards,
Marc

[LeeRunge]

This captivates the eye demanding a second, third, fourth look etc at the details. Excellent capture.

[foxglove]

Wow. Sort of a moire pattern going there with the barbules. Very cool. And congrats on the exclusive rights thingy - I hope that works out for you. The other shots are lovely too, of course! I haven't the patience to lie in wait for these little guys. Or the skill to get such amazing images... Hats off to you.

Julie

[Jools]

Marc, your pictures are always quite stunning!
What an enjoyment to see. The bar has been set real high.
The first one is simply amazing. It's almost like seeing red/green goldleaf on the bird.
Thanks.

[sureshgvv]

Stunning and Brilliant Capture Marc!!

[gawan]

Boy, I am glad I returned to your post, to see the latter series! Without the feeder these shots are somehow more "live" compared the first one, love them!

[borno]

Very nice Hummer pics Marc
I have been trying to attract them without luck at my house.

[monochrome]

Marc: Awesome! - on so many levels.

[Nitrok]

Amazing details!