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**SMALL BUT MIGHTY** ACBP - Elective

© Debbie E. Payne

**SMALL BUT MIGHTY** ACBP - Elective

Uploaded: August 09, 2008 08:12:08

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To round out my elective selections I felt I needed to add this image because it shows my love of and ability to take good macro shots. I spent all summer getting this chance which proves to me that I can be patient in order to get the perfect shot - a quality that all good photographers need to succeed in capturing the quintessential shot. The conditions had to be just right: overcast or deep shade, shallow depth of field to showcase the bird, and just to be able to get a hummingbird at rest. I was practically holding my breath the entire time I was shooting because it had to be hand-held under not-the-best conditions.
Set-up: Hand-held, ISO 800, aperture wide open at f/5.6 with a shutter speed of 1/50 second!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Joan E. Hoffman August 09, 2008

Now..... perfection..... what else could you ask for! Excellent Debbie!! #976790

Debbie E. Payne August 09, 2008

I can't. Although I have worked on about a dozen other images from this shoot, I keep coming back to this one as the best. No telling what the judges will think...I like it and that is what counts the most. #6293167

Susanne V. Schroeder August 13, 2008

Such a wonderful capture of this little hummer. I find them very challenging to shoot. Well done, Debbie!! #6309329

Debbie E. Payne August 14, 2008

Thank you Susanne! I tried all summer long to get this shot and now I am happy. They will be around for another month or so, and I'm hoping that I can "catch" her again!! #6313586

Christina N. Seuser August 26, 2008

Wonderful Debbie, everything about this shot is perfect! Congrats on the EP! #6373315

Debbie E. Payne August 26, 2008

Thank you Christina. I would like to see this one go further, but you never know what the judges are going to do. He was so hard to catch -- took me all summer to get just the "right" one. #6373324

Irene Colling level-classic September 01, 2008

I would be jumping off of the roof-top with excitment if I took a picture this nice. I love it. #6396950

Debbie E. Payne September 01, 2008

Then you must have jumped off a lot of rooftops because your images are truly amazing. I took many that day but this remains my favorite one. How are you about culling out your images? I have a hard time doing this and am looking for pointers -- what to keep, what to pitch!! #6397102

Aimee C. Eisaman September 02, 2008

EP and on it's way....this one is a winner in my eyes Debbie! I love it! #6400256

Sherry McClead September 05, 2008

Congrats on the EP sweetie... Love this one... hummers are so hard to capture!
Sherrybear :} #6416044

Aimee C. Eisaman September 22, 2008

Yes....alright Debbie! Congrats on your Finalist! #6490161

Sherry McClead September 22, 2008

WOW this is sooooo cool Debbie... another finalist! so happy for you!

Sherrybear :} #6490294

Debbie E. Payne September 22, 2008

This was my project in-the-making all summer. It took me nearly that long to get him just so. I hope he comes back next year so I can make him my summer project next year as well. I always feel so humbled when I get a finalist and see everyone else's work. Of course I'd love to see this go further, but I'm mostly glad that I was able to "capture" his beauty just for me! #6492672

Michelle Alton September 22, 2008

It's magnificent...in every possible way. Congratulations on your huge success! #6493509

Debbie E. Payne September 22, 2008

Thank you, Michelle. I was SO EXCITED to be able to catch him being still that I almost didn't breathe while shooting him. This one was the best. So I guess you can say that these littlest of creatures can take your breath away! #6494096

Sam Britt September 22, 2008

Congratulations, fantastic finalist, Debbie! #6494292

Debbie E. Payne September 22, 2008

Thanks, Sam and good luck with your beautiful smouldering flower. I'm still perturbed that I can't get this filter for my computer.. It does such dramatic things to a beautiful image to start with. #6495950

Joan E. Hoffman September 23, 2008

YES! I knew this one was a winner... I hope it goes to the next round! #6497026

Corinne M. Thompson September 23, 2008

Congrats on your Finalist for this fabulous capture! #6498704

M.Christine Duncan September 23, 2008

Congrats on such a sweet finalist image Debbie!!! Bravo! #6499422

Debbie E. Payne September 23, 2008

I hope so too, Joan; but I'm not going to get my hopes up too early on this. One just never knows...

And thank you Corinne for your congrats! You have some amazing images in your gallery. I especially like your architectural shots. #6499679

Daniella Puente September 23, 2008

Congrats on this fabulous WINNER Debbie is so good!!!!!!!!! #6500729

Sam Britt September 23, 2008

Congratulations on your 2nd Place winner, Debbie! #6501330

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 23, 2008

Congratulations on your fantastic Winner, Debbie! #6501352

Sherry McClead September 23, 2008

Woo Hoo!!!!

Sherrybear :} #6502019

Debbie E. Payne September 23, 2008

Thank you,everyone. Thank you Mr. Hummingbird; because it's your picture, you just let me take it!! #6502165

Eugenio Diaz September 24, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Debbie... #6504129

Aimee C. Eisaman September 24, 2008

CONGRATZ DEBBIE ON YOUR SECOND PLACE WIN! #6504343

Irene Colling level-classic September 24, 2008

Debbie, congratulations on your stunning photo. #6504465

M.Christine Duncan September 24, 2008

YAY! Congratulations on your win Debbie, truly a delightful image :-) #6504672

Elida Gutierrez level-classic September 24, 2008


CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 "The Golden Thophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"


 


 

#6505048

Debbie E. Payne September 24, 2008

Such a special moment. I'm glad to be able to share this "quiet" moment with all of you. And thanks Elida for the Golden Trophy. What a nice gesture! #6507182

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 25, 2008

Congratulations on your win Debbie, I love this! #6512650

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 27, 2008

Congratulations Debbie on your Win.

Dominick #6521619

Linda Blair September 29, 2008

Awesome winning image....congratulations!!!! #6527281

Debbie E. Payne September 29, 2008

Thank you Donna, Dominick and LInda. This was my all-consuming "project" this summer and it took me all season to get him sitting still. I am so glad that I work in digital or I'd really be broke buying film on hummingbirds. #6529809

Ulysses A. Villamin October 02, 2008

Cute and beautiful!! Gratz on the win :) #6543761

Debbie E. Payne October 02, 2008

Thank you Ulysses. I am particularly proud of this one because animals are not my strength and these are nearly impossible to get clearly in focus. He was a cooperative little soul for this evening shot. (He was probably tired) #6543928

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