Reflections in their eyes (Hummingbird images)

Reflections in their eyes (Hummingbird images) · 06:38 PM

Last weekend I put up the hummingbird feeders...

Within 20 seconds the first male landed...

After teaching macro class last Thursday and the field trip on Saturday I ended up taking several images that day - maybe 3 macros with the Tammy 28-75/2.8!!

I did end up taking some interesting people pics instead, so I'll share those later.

I've wanted desperately to get some perched shots to compliment my in-flight portfolio of images. Today I finally got out the big fast glass and boy was I glad that I did! Not so good lighting...

Taken with the K10D + FA* 300/2.8 and Tamron 1.4x Pz-AF TC. It took me just over an hour to get this close to my little returnees. Little or no cropping in these images. Only default conversion from RAW in ACR, no additional sharpening, minor Levels adjustment for the background to deepen it's hues in the second image. Taken ISO 640, 1/160 sec. and 1/100 sec. respectively:

The Defender:

EXIF

Crop - not at 100% though... at 100% the head and bill are ~ 9 inches in length:

On Alert:

EXIF

Crop - at 100% the head and bill are ~ 7 inches in length:

First serious shoot in a while... at lower than recommended shutter speeds too...

I am such a rust bucket...

Part II can be found here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/58779-more-reflections-some-comedy-hummingbird-images-part-ii.html

Cheers,

Marc

jbrowning · 04-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Dang Marc, those are some great shots.

Jim

sajmmiller · 04-27-2009, 07:40 PM

Wow Marc! I'd say that was a very productive hour. Those should compliment your in flight shots very well.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 04-27-2009, 07:56 PM

That are without daubt two wonderful images Marc, thanks for posting them.

**Marc Langille** · 04-27-2009, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by jbrowning

Dang Marc, those are some great shots.

Jim

Thank you Jim! At least I now know the meaning of "dang"...

Originally posted by sajmmiller

Wow Marc! I'd say that was a very productive hour. Those should compliment your in flight shots very well.

Thank you Scott and there are some more "unusual" images to come!

Regards,
Marc

Damn Brit · 04-27-2009, 10:22 PM

The second one is one that anyone would be proud of Marc.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 04-27-2009, 11:36 PM

Wonderfull pictures! The first is my fav. Colors and composition makes it a great shot even if that humming bird would have been a potato

I wonder if those hummingbird feeders would work in my garden also...

mel · 04-28-2009, 02:30 AM

Wow. This is being a rust bucket? I wish I could be such a rust bucket. Nice.

8540tomg · 04-28-2009, 03:03 AM

As always great stuff Marc. That being said #2 is really special.

Tom G

borno · 04-28-2009, 03:07 AM

Those are dang nice Marc

That second one is really checking how nice he looks in the reflection of that big front element.

daacon · 04-28-2009, 05:05 AM

Man that is a hour well spent Marc - great shots. Love #2.

Jimbo · 04-28-2009, 07:34 AM

Not much to say other then, you ARE the Hummingbird Man!! Love the second image Marc! JIM

**Marc Langille** · 04-28-2009, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

That are without daubt two wonderful images Marc, thanks for posting them.

Thank you Heinrich - they were excellent entertainment value for me too. It's quite a busy job for one male to defend a feeder...

Originally posted by Damn Brit

The second one is one that anyone would be proud of Marc.

Thank you Gary! Eventually I'll try recovering the blown area on the left side of the throat, but I wanted to show folks what the straight conversion from ACR looked like (other than comments given in original post).

I've got one shot where his head feathers are fluffed out and he looks quite intimidating! For a hummingbird of course...

Regards,
Marc

jbrowning · 04-28-2009, 08:25 AM

I have a couple of other bird feeders in my yard. Guess it is time to find a place to put a hummingbird feeder. YES!!!! Redsign time.

Jim

**Marc Langille** · 04-28-2009, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Wonderfull pictures! The first is my fav. Colors and composition makes it a great shot even if that humming bird would have been a potato

I wonder if those hummingbird feeders would work in my garden also...

Hmmm, feathered potatoes...

A sincere thank you Douglas for the compliments!

Originally posted by mel

Wow. This is being a rust bucket? I wish I could be such a rust bucket. Nice.

Cobwebs??

Mel, thanks for looking and commenting. No rusting from here on in, I promise!

Cheers,
Marc

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	That are without daubt two wonderful images Marc, thanks for posting them.

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbrowning Dang Marc, those are some great shots. Jim Thank you Jim! At least I now know the meaning of "dang"... Originally posted by sajmmiller Wow Marc! I'd say that was a very productive hour. Those should compliment your in flight shots very well. Thank you Scott and there are some more "unusual" images to come! Regards, Marc

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Damn Brit Guest	The second one is one that anyone would be proud of Marc.

04-27-2009, 11:36 PM	#7
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Wonderfull pictures! The first is my fav. Colors and composition makes it a great shot even if that humming bird would have been a potato I wonder if those hummingbird feeders would work in my garden also...

04-28-2009, 02:30 AM	#8
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Wow. This is being a rust bucket? I wish I could be such a rust bucket. Nice.

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	As always great stuff Marc. That being said #2 is really special. Tom G

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borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Those are dang nice Marc That second one is really checking how nice he looks in the reflection of that big front element.

04-28-2009, 05:05 AM	#11
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Man that is a hour well spent Marc - great shots. Love #2.

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Not much to say other then, you ARE the Hummingbird Man!! Love the second image Marc! JIM

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann That are without daubt two wonderful images Marc, thanks for posting them. Thank you Heinrich - they were excellent entertainment value for me too. It's quite a busy job for one male to defend a feeder... Originally posted by Damn Brit The second one is one that anyone would be proud of Marc. Thank you Gary! Eventually I'll try recovering the blown area on the left side of the throat, but I wanted to show folks what the straight conversion from ACR looked like (other than comments given in original post). I've got one shot where his head feathers are fluffed out and he looks quite intimidating! For a hummingbird of course... Regards, Marc

04-28-2009, 08:25 AM	#14
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	I have a couple of other bird feeders in my yard. Guess it is time to find a place to put a hummingbird feeder. YES!!!! Redsign time. Jim

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Wonderfull pictures! The first is my fav. Colors and composition makes it a great shot even if that humming bird would have been a potato I wonder if those hummingbird feeders would work in my garden also... Hmmm, feathered potatoes... A sincere thank you Douglas for the compliments! Originally posted by mel Wow. This is being a rust bucket? I wish I could be such a rust bucket. Nice. Cobwebs?? Mel, thanks for looking and commenting. No rusting from here on in, I promise! Cheers, Marc