Nature Hummingbird image today @ 600mm

Hummingbird image today @ 600mm · **1 Like**

Taken with the K10D. Cropped to just over 2500 pixels on the long side.

NOTE: Click on the image to load the slightly larger one, then click on it again to zoom in (for Firefox anyway) to the full 1280 pixel image link display. Otherwise it may appear slightly soft - I can assure you it holds up very well at 100%.

Iridescence:

EXIF should display in the image, but here is a summary:
Date Taken - 2010-09-25 12:11:00
Camera - PENTAX K10D
Exposure Time - 0.002s (1/500)
Aperture - f/7.1
ISO - 320
Focal Length - 600mm (900mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions - 2534 x 1691

I took more than a few, but just wanted to share this particular shot with everyone. I thought the head angle was a bit unique. I hope you enjoy this image!

EDIT - added cropped image of the head to show image clarity:

Cheers,
Marc

loule · 09-26-2010, 02:18 AM

Superbe photo et pas de bruit même à 320 iso
Joli shoot

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-26-2010, 02:55 AM

This is not a photo, this is poetry!

That lens really got smooth bokeh...

**Marc Langille** · 09-27-2010, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Michelleans

Wow that is an amazing shot.

I think the sharpness is absolutely perfect and focus, love the colour, the subject, the movement. Oh well there's nothing I don't like about it! Fantastic!

Much appreciated on the kind words - thank you. It's a difficult target to "acquire" in flight, especially with the K10D but the rewards are worth the effort.

Originally posted by Pablom

holly crap that's awesome! A+

Hi Pablom, thank you for the comments!

Regards,
Marc

MRRiley · 09-27-2010, 05:20 AM

Another amazing shot Marc... Who says you can't use a 600mm lens for macros? LOL

**Ash** · 09-27-2010, 05:25 AM

Marc, good to see a result from this fine lens captured in your capable hands.
This is a beautiful work of art, with exquisite textures and colour.
Exceptional image. Well done and thanks for sharing.

**WPRESTO** · 09-27-2010, 12:45 PM

About as good as it gets.

**Marc Langille** · 09-27-2010, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by J_han

Stunning!! I suppose you put some time in to get this one? Well done!

Thank you and it was approx. 45 minutes into a 2.5 hour long shoot.

Originally posted by str8talk83

Just the right mount of wing blur and sharpness. A truly fantastic image.

Much appreciated for the very kind words str8talk83 - glad you enjoyed it!

Regards,
Marc

**Sailor** · 09-28-2010, 08:11 AM

Another winner, Marc - don't know how you do it, but I love seeing the results.

Jer

**Marc Langille** · 10-01-2010, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by jimH

Really nice shot, well composed and good stop action. I need to give my K10 this kind of workout.

Hi Jim, it's proof that is can be done, although I can assure you I stress the camera specs frequently with the in flight photography.

Originally posted by charliezap

Nice shot Marc.

I'm sorry to say that my hummingbirds in this neck of the woods have flown the coop for the season.--charliezap

Thank you CharlieZ - I'll try to get a few more up soon so we can enjoy them after they've departed.

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 10-01-2010, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Oh thats a sweet pic! I agree, its the head shot that makes this one special.

Lee, thank you so much and I do believe it's a tad different as a result.

Originally posted by reeftool

That is a stunning shot!

Reeftool, much appreciated!

Cheers,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 10-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by 9thumbs

Wow! That's just beautiful. Got to be one of the best hummingbird shots I've ever seen. Bravo! Well done sir!

A very sincere thank you. It's amazing at 100%, no question.

Originally posted by yyyzzz

Great lens, great photographer or both?

I'm just a shutter button pusher - it's a great lens!

Best,
Marc

rblakers · 10-06-2010, 09:18 PM

Awesome shot!

MrEspie · 10-06-2010, 09:25 PM

This is stunning, Marc!

**Marc Langille** · 11-04-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Boris

Impressive indeed!

Thank you Boris!

Originally posted by loule

Superbe photo et pas de bruit même à 320 iso
Joli shoot

Merci Loule!

**Marc Langille** · 11-04-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

This is not a photo, this is poetry!

That lens really got smooth bokeh...

Douglas, most appreciated and yes this is a stellar lens for it's bokeh, made even more impressive since it's a (long FL) zoom!

Originally posted by MRRiley

Another amazing shot Marc... Who says you can't use a 600mm lens for macros? LOL

Much appreciated Mike and I've added a crop for you in the original post - no sharpening!

Cheers,
Marc

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10-01-2010, 05:43 PM	#24
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by jimH Really nice shot, well composed and good stop action. I need to give my K10 this kind of workout. Hi Jim, it's proof that is can be done, although I can assure you I stress the camera specs frequently with the in flight photography. Originally posted by charliezap Nice shot Marc.I'm sorry to say that my hummingbirds in this neck of the woods have flown the coop for the season.--charliezap Thank you CharlieZ - I'll try to get a few more up soon so we can enjoy them after they've departed. Regards, Marc

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michelleans Wow that is an amazing shot. I think the sharpness is absolutely perfect and focus, love the colour, the subject, the movement. Oh well there's nothing I don't like about it! Fantastic! Much appreciated on the kind words - thank you. It's a difficult target to "acquire" in flight, especially with the K10D but the rewards are worth the effort. Originally posted by Pablom holly crap that's awesome! A+ Hi Pablom, thank you for the comments! Regards, Marc

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MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Another amazing shot Marc... Who says you can't use a 600mm lens for macros? LOL

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Marc, good to see a result from this fine lens captured in your capable hands. This is a beautiful work of art, with exquisite textures and colour. Exceptional image. Well done and thanks for sharing.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	About as good as it gets.

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by J_han Stunning!! I suppose you put some time in to get this one? Well done! Thank you and it was approx. 45 minutes into a 2.5 hour long shoot. Originally posted by str8talk83 Just the right mount of wing blur and sharpness. A truly fantastic image. Much appreciated for the very kind words str8talk83 - glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Marc

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Another winner, Marc - don't know how you do it, but I love seeing the results. Jer

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by imtheguy Oh thats a sweet pic! I agree, its the head shot that makes this one special. Lee, thank you so much and I do believe it's a tad different as a result. Originally posted by reeftool That is a stunning shot! Reeftool, much appreciated! Cheers, Marc

10-06-2010, 08:29 AM	#26
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by 9thumbs Wow! That's just beautiful. Got to be one of the best hummingbird shots I've ever seen. Bravo! Well done sir! A very sincere thank you. It's amazing at 100%, no question. Originally posted by yyyzzz Great lens, great photographer or both? I'm just a shutter button pusher - it's a great lens! Best, Marc

10-06-2010, 09:18 PM	#27
rblakers New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 8	Awesome shot!

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MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	This is stunning, Marc!

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Boris Impressive indeed! Thank you Boris! Originally posted by loule Superbe photo et pas de bruit même à 320 iso Joli shoot Merci Loule!

11-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#30
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden This is not a photo, this is poetry! That lens really got smooth bokeh... Douglas, most appreciated and yes this is a stellar lens for it's bokeh, made even more impressive since it's a (long FL) zoom! Originally posted by MRRiley Another amazing shot Marc... Who says you can't use a 600mm lens for macros? LOL Much appreciated Mike and I've added a crop for you in the original post - no sharpening! Cheers, Marc