Heart Light

Uploaded: November 24, 2008 17:16:00

Description

One of the last remaining hummingbirds this October in Central Texas.
If you look closely you can see her "heart-light", shining down on the flower below :)
F/7.1, 1/2700th, ISO 640, Canon 300mm f2.8 lens + Kenko 2x tele.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton November 24, 2008

I'm awestruck by this, Howard. It's a brilliant example of utter camera control. I'm breathless. #1041040

Howard B. Cheek November 24, 2008

Thank you Michele,
I saw the potential to change the original post, and did a bit of PS correction..
Howard
#6799591

Eric S. Rundle November 24, 2008

Exelent work Howard #6799597

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 24, 2008

Amazingly beautiful, love the clarity of the image, Howard.

Dominick #6799797

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 24, 2008

Beautiful capture!! #6800003

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap November 24, 2008

Absolutely fantastic capture Howard! #6800424

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap November 24, 2008

Absolutely fantastic capture Howard! #6800427

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap November 24, 2008

Absolutely fantastic capture Howard! #6800429

Wes Gubitz November 25, 2008

Great shot! #6801639

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 25, 2008

Fantastic image with terrific colors, details, timing and composition. #6801660

Kathleen Rinker November 27, 2008

Magnificent image Howard, great work!! #6817176

Ellen Hodges December 03, 2008

Awesome doesn't even describe the beauty of this image, Howard!! #6843843

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 21, 2008

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!! #6922408

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Congrats. on this superb capture and Finalist award.

UB. #6923783

Michelle Alton December 22, 2008

A perfectly exquisite capture, Howard, and a brilliant selection as finalist!

Congratulations! #6924833

Janet Daniel December 22, 2008

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Howard! Wishing you the best! #6924938

Jim Baines level-classic December 22, 2008

A superb FINALIST, Howard! My hardiest congratulations! Merry Christmas! #6925301

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008

Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #6925667

Heidi Brand December 22, 2008

What an amazing capture. Congratulations! #6928399

Dianna Murphy December 22, 2008

Fantastic! Huge Congratulations! #6929546

Sam Britt December 22, 2008

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Howard! #6930803

Arlene Krassner December 23, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Howard. #6935539

Rod Partington January 14, 2009

Howard,this is an incredible capture!You have an awesome gallery here! Cheers! #7030831

Summer A. Kozisek February 22, 2009

Howard, this is a fantastic capture. Beautiful image! Your gallery is gorgeous as well! #7195303

Z. Banu March 18, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!!!SUPERB!!!!!BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!!BIG CONGRATULATION ON WONDERFUL FINALIST!!!!!VERY WELL DONE :) Howard!! #7297715

Michael Lynch March 20, 2009

Hard to believe this isn't a WINNER ! #7309920

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