Suspended in Flight

© Wendy M. Hansen-Penman

Suspended in Flight

Uploaded: August 18, 2012

Description

One of the many hummingbirds who have decided we are THE hot spot to eat. I really love this shot, how his body is perfectly still and you can barely see his wings. Describes the hummingbird to a tee. I decided to include a little of the feeder at the edge of the photo for context. Contrast increased, cropped, and sharpened. f5.6, 1/200, ISO-100, 200 mm

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D5100

Comments

Arthur Bohlmann August 24, 2012

Nice image, these birds aren't the easiest to photograph #1482176

Howard Eisenberg August 25, 2012

Wendy - Great DOF and background also. Nice shot. #10289157

Carla Capra Anderson August 25, 2012

I agree with you, Wendy. Love the still body with the motion in his wings. So pretty. #10289383

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic August 25, 2012

Great job on this shot. Very nice detail in the bird, a pleasing compositon, and I like that you included part of the feeder. I like the contrasting colors, and the reflection in it. #10290137

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman August 29, 2012

Thanks so much guys! I appreciate your comments! #10297252

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