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Hungry Hummer [Contest Finalists August 2010]

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Hungry Hummer

Uploaded: August 02, 2010 04:12:57

Description

F/6.3, 1/800 sec., ISO-400, 500mm focal length, 150-500mm lens, textures added in PS
Happened to be in the right place at the right time when this little guy decided to grab a bite to eat.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/8000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Marilyn Cornwell August 02, 2010

WHOA! What a pov! What eye contact! Such a glorious image, Becky - the colours, tones and composition! #1293994

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 02, 2010

Thanks, Becky! I think that's the fastest comment I've ever received! This is an amazing shot! And I love what you did with it! #8800788

Danny B. Head August 02, 2010

Best hummer image I have seen. I love the treatment and POV... off the beaten path of hummer images... GREAT JOB! #8800804

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 02, 2010

Outstanding capture and treatment!! Jeff #8800815

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 02, 2010

Gorgeous pov, lighting and treatment, Becky. Think we will see this again. #8800835

Ken Smith level-classic August 02, 2010

Nice comp and cool effects, Becky. Beautiful work! #8800841

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 02, 2010

Fantabulous Becky! I absoultely love the composition and treatment! #8800868

Gina Cormier August 02, 2010

OMG!!!!!!!!! I am SO jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Magnificent capture!!!!!! #8800875

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 02, 2010

Beautiful capture Becky. #8800946

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 02, 2010

Wow, am jealous too - I wish I could capture one of those some day. Great work Becky.
JP #8801024

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 02, 2010

It's a beauty, Doris!!! Perfect timing and treatment! WTG, my friend! #8801078

Karen Celella August 02, 2010

It's rare to see one head on! Fabulous capture, Becky, with your own special touch to set it apart from the rest. #8801093

Gord MacEachern August 02, 2010

This is just so good on so many levels Becky, I sure hope we get to see this one again!! #8801388

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 02, 2010

Masterful!!! #8801700

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 02, 2010

Nice capture. Beautiful colors. #8802014

Anita Hogue August 02, 2010

WOW, I really love your awesome action shot! Just perfect! #8802156

Carol Eade level-addict August 02, 2010

Beautiful hummer capture, Becky! #8802462

Freddy Bland August 03, 2010

Super neat capture, Becky!! Great timing and pov!! #8803598

Amy M. Wilson August 03, 2010

Now that's a winning image..... LOVE everything about this perfect capture, Becky!!! #8804746

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 04, 2010

Thank you all so much, I so appreciate it. I doubt that I am ever lucky enough to be at such an angle again with these little guys so I was more than thrilled when I was shooting this shot. #8805122

Nadia Paul August 05, 2010

Wonderful timing and superb capture RJ - hope this does well for you! #8807157

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 06, 2010

I love the pov on this one, RJ -- the effects are very nice, too. #8809587

Dianna Murphy August 06, 2010

Looks like a winner to me. Lovely. #8809975

Patti Coblentz August 13, 2010

This just could not be any more beautiful, Becky...absolutely perfect in all ways!!!! #8824178

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats again. #8906111

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 16, 2010

congrats girl! #8907396

Marilyn Cornwell September 16, 2010

A WONDERFUL month, Becky with so many great Finalists to acknowledge your great images! Congratulations!!! #8908060

Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010

Two hummers in one month! I am so jealous - I still have not been able to capture one! Love the POV on this one and such interesting effects! A Final Congratulations on a sensational month! #8909774

Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8911415

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