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Photo of the Year · 02:28 PM

Some of you may recall seeing this photo I took in Aug/2007. It's a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth- a real nifty little creature that is a combination of a moth, hummingbird and bumblebee.

Actual size of these moths range from 1/2" to approx. 1" (1-2.5cm.). I have never seen one land- they are always on the go, making them fun (but a challenge) to photograph.

Taken with my K100D and Pentax FA*300/4.5, my all-time favourite Pentax lens.

I just received notification that it has won the Canadian Wildlife Federation Photo of the Year for 2007. Excellent prizes including a super-dooper HP printer. I can now print to 13x19" right at home.

gawan · 10-02-2008, 02:43 PM

Agree totally with what already said, Congrats!

Mindflux · 10-02-2008, 03:32 PM

Just echoing everyone elses sentiments. Good going! Beautiful photo.

I've never heard nor seen of such a creature. It's actually quite beautiful.

Jimbo · 10-02-2008, 04:53 PM

wow, congrats' and there is the damn Pentax winning again! what will the other brands think!!!! Beautiful picture.. JIMBO

Tom Lusk · 10-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by kent vinyard

Great shot Tom! It clearly (no pun intended) deserves to be a winner.
Those little critters are tough-tough to shoot. You did great.

One question though, how does the new nikon afs 300 f4.0 stack up with the old
Pentax 300 f4.5 lens?

The 300/4 actually surprised me. With the D300, it gives better results than my FA*300/4.5. A lot has to do with the D300, though, I suspect.

Tom Lusk · 10-03-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Nice. How many rejects did ya get

I lost count.

Maybe a couple of hundred over a two week period?

JMR · 10-03-2008, 06:06 PM

Congratulations! That is a fine image.

JMR

kent vinyard · 10-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the answer Tom.
I have read that it was an excellent lens and knowing the
quality of work that you do I just wanted your opinion.
Good shooting as usual!

vievetrick · 10-03-2008, 06:58 PM

Sorry I missed this. Congrats !!!!!! Well, deserved

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10-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#34
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973 Original Poster	Well... Originally posted by kent vinyard Great shot Tom! It clearly (no pun intended) deserves to be a winner. Those little critters are tough-tough to shoot. You did great. One question though, how does the new nikon afs 300 f4.0 stack up with the old Pentax 300 f4.5 lens? The 300/4 actually surprised me. With the D300, it gives better results than my FA*300/4.5. A lot has to do with the D300, though, I suspect.

10-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#35
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973 Original Poster	Arpe Originally posted by Arpe Nice. How many rejects did ya get I lost count. Maybe a couple of hundred over a two week period?

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Agree totally with what already said, Congrats!

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Mindflux Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 150	Just echoing everyone elses sentiments. Good going! Beautiful photo. I've never heard nor seen of such a creature. It's actually quite beautiful.

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	wow, congrats' and there is the damn Pentax winning again! what will the other brands think!!!! Beautiful picture.. JIMBO

10-03-2008, 06:06 PM	#36
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Congratulations! That is a fine image. JMR

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kent vinyard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norman, Oklahoma USA Posts: 348	Thanks for the answer Tom. I have read that it was an excellent lens and knowing the quality of work that you do I just wanted your opinion. Good shooting as usual!

10-03-2008, 06:58 PM	#38
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Sorry I missed this. Congrats !!!!!! Well, deserved