Nature Hummingbird with full wing extension detail @ 600mm, 1/250 sec.

**Marc Langille** · **1 Like**

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

sir.b · 07-05-2010, 07:17 PM

very pretty and technical shot

8540tomg · 07-05-2010, 07:21 PM

Outstanding image Marc. Very fine.

Tom G

icywarm · 07-05-2010, 07:22 PM

great image... it looks so odd frozen in time... like it will fall over backwards!!! how do you like your gimbal head?

**Marc Langille** · 07-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by sir.b

very pretty and technical shot

Agreed - I never tire of their beauty. Thanks for commenting!

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Outstanding image Marc. Very fine.

Tom G

Glad to share Tom - thanks.

**Marc Langille** · 07-05-2010, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by icywarm

great image... it looks so odd frozen in time... like it will fall over backwards!!! how do you like your gimbal head?

Thank you and I see what you are saying about the subject...

The Wimberley is rock solid and I'm able to handle the lens + camera setup with just two fingers and a thumb. Obviously I dampen any vibrations, since nothing is locked down (pan or swivel) on the gimbal head.

Regards,
Marc

Frogfish · 07-05-2010, 11:23 PM

Beautiful shot of the hummer, gorgeous detail. Now if your PP skills are up to it you could gently take the bird, remove the feeder and replace it with a suitable flower

cupic · 07-06-2010, 02:30 AM

Excellent detail in the wing region TFS

cheers

Jodokast96 · 07-06-2010, 04:01 AM

Show off.

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

MRRiley · 07-06-2010, 04:24 AM

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

Mike

gawan · 07-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Yes, the detail sure is amazing, beautiful shot!

mikeSF · 07-06-2010, 01:30 PM

great work as always Marc!

Danny Delcambre · 07-06-2010, 01:49 PM

Excellent. Try without the feeder or others. Smile

ivoire · 07-07-2010, 03:44 PM

Agree... the detail is incredible

**Marc Langille** · 07-07-2010, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Beautiful shot of the hummer, gorgeous detail. Now if your PP skills are up to it you could gently take the bird, remove the feeder and replace it with a suitable flower

That's a tall order no doubt, but as I'll soon explain, not necessary in one instance. Will provide an update shortly!

Originally posted by cupic

Excellent detail in the wing region TFS

cheers

Thank you sir, although I'll need an explanation for "TFS"?

Cheers,
Marc

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sir.b Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	very pretty and technical shot

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Outstanding image Marc. Very fine. Tom G

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icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	great image... it looks so odd frozen in time... like it will fall over backwards!!! how do you like your gimbal head?

07-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#5
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by sir.b very pretty and technical shot Agreed - I never tire of their beauty. Thanks for commenting! Originally posted by 8540tomg Outstanding image Marc. Very fine. Tom G Glad to share Tom - thanks.

07-05-2010, 07:30 PM	#6
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by icywarm great image... it looks so odd frozen in time... like it will fall over backwards!!! how do you like your gimbal head? Thank you and I see what you are saying about the subject... The Wimberley is rock solid and I'm able to handle the lens + camera setup with just two fingers and a thumb. Obviously I dampen any vibrations, since nothing is locked down (pan or swivel) on the gimbal head. Regards, Marc

07-05-2010, 11:23 PM	#7
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Beautiful shot of the hummer, gorgeous detail. Now if your PP skills are up to it you could gently take the bird, remove the feeder and replace it with a suitable flower

07-06-2010, 02:30 AM	#8
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Excellent detail in the wing region TFS cheers

07-06-2010, 04:01 AM	#9
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Show off. Just can't help rubbing that 250-600 in our faces, can you.

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MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Beautiful detail Marc... I think some of your resident hummers are really hams. LOL Mike

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Yes, the detail sure is amazing, beautiful shot!

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	great work as always Marc!

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Danny Delcambre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 550	Excellent. Try without the feeder or others. Smile

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ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Agree... the detail is incredible

07-07-2010, 04:13 PM	#15
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogfish Beautiful shot of the hummer, gorgeous detail. Now if your PP skills are up to it you could gently take the bird, remove the feeder and replace it with a suitable flower That's a tall order no doubt, but as I'll soon explain, not necessary in one instance. Will provide an update shortly! Originally posted by cupic Excellent detail in the wing region TFS cheers Thank you sir, although I'll need an explanation for "TFS"? Cheers, Marc