• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Photo Discussion
Category: How'd You Do That?

To discuss a photo, sign up as a BetterPhoto member or log in.

 

Ruby Throated Hummingbird


 
  Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Females have no red under the throat and have a blunt tail with no spots.

Larry D. Jackson

  
 
 

BetterPhoto Member 		 

Beautiful shot. I have always wanted to catch one in flight. What film did you use and what speed on your camera to catch this fine shot? Thanks.


To love this question, log in above
0 May 23, 2004

 

Larry D. Jackson 		  Hi Tricia, thanks for your comment. I used Velvia 100 and shot at 125@F19. My flash was 30" from the bird. The lens was about 6' away. I used a 170-500mm lens but couldn't fill the frame so I used a 36mm extension tube. I set the background flash at F5 or 6.7. I took the feeder away and filled the flower with sugar water used in the feeder. Good luck.


To love this comment, log in above
0 May 23, 2004

 
Log in or sign up to respond or interact.