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Karenl39
Aug-31-2005, 12:55 PM
Hi everybody,

Here is a hummingbird I would like your critique of.

Thank you,

Karen

www.karenlynch.smugmug.com (http://www.karenlynch.smugmug.com)
Karenl39
Aug-31-2005, 12:59 PM
Hi everybody,

Here is a hummingbird I would like your critique of.

Thank you,

Karen

www.karenlynch.smugmug.com (http://www.karenlynch.smugmug.com)
I forgot the exif information. It was shot using a Canon Eos Digital Rebel, the lens at 300mm, ISO speed set at 400, F10 aperture and 1/30 second.
Michiel de Brieder
Aug-31-2005, 01:02 PM
Karen,

the first thing that strikes me in this picture is the composition. It's very appealing and purposefully drawing the eye from the lower left corner towards the hummingbird :thumb
The hummingbird itself lacks a tad in the sharpness and detail area. I think your picture would be 100% better if it had been sharper (although I kinda like the picture as-is) And maybe you can consider adding some saturation, but that is a matter of taste :D

I hope this helps!
Michiel de Brieder
Aug-31-2005, 01:03 PM
I forgot the exif information. It was shot using a Canon Eos Digital Rebel, the lens at 300mm, ISO speed set at 400, F10 aperture and 1/30 second. Ah, right :D next time I'd use F/5.6 and a faster shutter because 1/30th begs for VERY steady hands and absolutely no wind (birds on a branch usually move a slight bit)
GraphyFotoz
Aug-31-2005, 01:34 PM
I agree with MDB on the composition! :thumb

Also agree on focus.....maybe a lil post work with PS might help?
It a hellova nice shot and not easy to take with one of those little buzzers!:D
Be a shame to scrap it if you can help it!!:cry
Steve Cavigliano
Aug-31-2005, 02:52 PM
Karen,

I agree with Karz and MDB. I love the color and composition of your shot. :thumb :thumb

IMHO, it loses quite a bit of impact because of the softness. I am literally amazed that you were able to get this shot @ 1/30, even mounted to a tripod. :clap These little fellas twitch and move so fast and so frequently they are tough to nail even using high speeds. Ya done real well here :clap

MDB suggestion is a good one. For future hummer shots, you may want to widen the aperture and maybe even up the ISO to 800, so that you'll have higher shutter speeds to work with. If you have an external flash, try using a bit of fill flash. It also helps slow these guys down :D

Steve