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Arizona Sunset
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How did you get this picture?
As an aspiring hummingbird photographer, and as one who bought the RX10iii in anticipation of a bird photo trip to Ecuador in a month, let me respond as if I had taken it.
Technically, spot on. The bird is sharp and so are the wings. Since the wing flap is not, as I see it, at the end of a flap and therefore moving slowly, I am impressed that 1/8000 shutter speed did the job.
Esthetically, I would not show this to fellow Auduboners unless I was desperate. There is nothing appealing about the setting (ugly feeder) and there is a strange reflection on the right (is that flare, or is there something out of focus over there?). Also, the bird is a female or really young male (Anna's?) so there no Zing! to the coloring. Stopping the wing blur is a plus (for most people) but color is the #1 goal. Activity other than feeding (fighting, catching a bug) is desirable too, but darn difficult to get.
Please don't take this personally, I would self-criticize exactly the same way.
And remember, getting good shots of hummingbirds will use billions of electrons before you get a National Geo image. Keep on trying!
Technically, spot on. The bird is sharp and so are the wings. Since the wing flap is not, as I see it, at the end of a flap and therefore moving slowly, I am impressed that 1/8000 shutter speed did the job.
Esthetically, I would not show this to fellow Auduboners unless I was desperate. There is nothing appealing about the setting (ugly feeder) and there is a strange reflection on the right (is that flare, or is there something out of focus over there?). Also, the bird is a female or really young male (Anna's?) so there no Zing! to the coloring. Stopping the wing blur is a plus (for most people) but color is the #1 goal. Activity other than feeding (fighting, catching a bug) is desirable too, but darn difficult to get.
Please don't take this personally, I would self-criticize exactly the same way.
And remember, getting good shots of hummingbirds will use billions of electrons before you get a National Geo image. Keep on trying!
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Agree with most of this (granted I have no hummingbird images close to this quality), so note that I agree in terms of an aspiring wildlife photo-amateur-person.
I'm curious what settings you used on the 10 III for this image.
Bill Borne
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Exactly!!!
Bill Borne
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Here is an alternate take on it (minus the tongue)
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What????
As it happens, the top review on Amazon for the RX10 Mkii was written by a photographer for National Geographic. Although the reviewer focuses mostly on the RX's video capabilities, it's pretty enthusiastic.
I'm surprised the noise is so low at ISO 6400 here. Possibly, that's because there's a lot of available light, and I'm usually attempting 6400 to get a night shot. In any event, nice work!
I'm surprised the noise is so low at ISO 6400 here. Possibly, that's because there's a lot of available light, and I'm usually attempting 6400 to get a night shot. In any event, nice work!
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If it is the photo of the humming bird I took it with the RX10 and remote so I could be far enough away. I left the tripod near the feeder for a few weeks so the bird would get use to it. Used a fast shutter of about 8000
Chuck Eklund
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Although the image may not appeal to serious Audubon folks, I like it very much. The pose(if that is the right word for a hummer) is striking and very appealing. I think Bill's edit makes it that much better.
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elliottnewcomb
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OP: I'd be damn happy with that photo, as is, well done.Here is an alternate take on it (minus the tongue)
it's full size
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Bill: Suggested edit: leave the part of the feeder that looks like a flower, cut out the part below the flower, eliminate the big spot on the right side as you did.
Then, transform the plastic into a texture that looks like a real flower!!!
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Bill Borne
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I'm not that good, ElliottOP: I'd be damn happy with that photo, as is, well done.Here is an alternate take on it (minus the tongue)
it's full size
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Bill: Suggested edit: leave the part of the feeder that looks like a flower, cut out the part below the flower, eliminate the big spot on the right side as you did.
Then, transform the plastic into a texture that looks like a real flower!!!
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Elliott
although I guess I could add a real flower there....
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Bill Borne
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Well Elliott you got to me again!OP: I'd be damn happy with that photo, as is, well done.Here is an alternate take on it (minus the tongue)
it's full size
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Bill: Suggested edit: leave the part of the feeder that looks like a flower, cut out the part below the flower, eliminate the big spot on the right side as you did.
Then, transform the plastic into a texture that looks like a real flower!!!
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Elliott
fooled around some more!
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I wanted to do that but what program did you use I like what you did thanks buddy
Bill Borne
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Must be Kidding. The photo is fantastic. I love the thoughtful technique.
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