More hummers

[Mark Edell]

As of a few days ago, I had never got a good shot of a hummingbird. Now this guy has been nice enough to hang around long enough to let me take some shots.

I hope I'm not posting to many:D


#1
http://markedell.smugmug.com/photos/319343594_sYmrk-O.jpg


#2
http://markedell.smugmug.com/photos/319343485_KYzF3-O.jpg


#3
http://markedell.smugmug.com/photos/319343528_YLabm-O.jpg


#4
http://markedell.smugmug.com/photos/319343567_uX7SW-O.jpg

Thanks for looking

[dlplumer]

Great shots. Especially like #3 :clap

[Mark Edell]

Great shots. Especially like #3 :clap

Thanks Dan, I liked #3 best as well.

[NorthernFocus]

Not to worry, Mark. You can never have too many hummers. Great series :thumb

[Maestro]

Fan'friggin'tastic! The three showing the flowers are just spectacular images! The first is too mind you but I like the flowers in the photos as well. The color is just so awesome and the flight of hummers never cease to amaze me.

[Ric Grupe]

#2 is excellent! :thumb

I tried burning the highlights on everything but the bird and liked the results...makes the hummer pop out at you.

[Mark Edell]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Ric, Did you use the burn tool for that or shadows/highlight feature? I was concerned that the hummingbird might get lost in the background

[Ric Grupe]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Ric, Did you use the burn tool for that or shadows/highlight feature? I was concerned that the hummingbird might get lost in the background

Well...I use Corel Photo-Paint...the effects brush/burn highlights. I'm sure PS will do the same thing...just how I can't say. Maybe someone else will chime in here.

[Mark Edell]

Thanks Ric, I just tried it and it does make it pop more. You learn something new everyday:D... I found that the dodge tool works as well, just an opposite effect.

[Cygnus Studios]

Stunning photos. These little guys are very tough to capture. I personally like #2 the best. Great Job!

[cmorganphotography]

:rofl #2 and #3 look like he's worshipping the delightful food before him.
I really like how captured he is next to those pretty flowers. The first one makes me want to snatch him, though I never could.:clap great shots!

[Ric Grupe]

Got tired of playing with my new moto z9 cell phone and got around to this.

EDIT

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/319906327_oH8d5-O.jpg

Your posted shot

http://markedell.smugmug.com/photos/319343485_KYzF3-O.jpg

It's not a huge change...but I think it adds depth.

[cmorganphotography]

Now he's trying to hug the food. :D

[Mark Edell]

:rofl #2 and #3 look like he's worshipping the delightful food before him.
I really like how captured he is next to those pretty flowers. The first one makes me want to snatch him, though I never could.:clap great shots!


"worshipping" That is exactly what I was thinking too :rofl too funny!

Thanks for the kind words.

[Mark Edell]

Got tired of playing with my new moto z9 cell phone and got around to this.


It's not a huge change...but I think it adds depth.


Thanks for the imput Ric! I do see a slight deference in the two. It does stand out more. :thumb