• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Nectar Collector

© Laura L. Gonzales

Nectar Collector

Uploaded: September 27, 2010

Description

Taken with flash from our front porch. They are amazing little creatures and one of my favorite birds. This is my first attempt and capture with these little hummers. I believe this is a female black-chinned humming bird. The male chases the female away from the feeders. Slight crop, adjusted curves, contrast, sat and sharpned. *Macro* Thanks for looking!!!

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/90 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 36.20 mm, Model: KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 27, 2010

Wow Laura! What an amazing image! So clear. That is a FEAT with hummers! AND YOUR FIRST TRY?! WOW! YOU DID GREAT!

-Laura Em #1312299

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 27, 2010

Thanks Emmy!! Always wanted to capture hummers in flight. They sure are tricky, but I was pleased with this one! Thanks again for the super comments!! Hugs~~~~~Laura:) #8933925

Tiia Vissak September 28, 2010

a wonderful capture! #8933977

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 28, 2010

This is exceptional for your first attempt, Laura! The tones, detail, clarity, lighting & sense of motion are superb! True talent, indeed! WTG! #8934682

Sam Britt September 28, 2010

Terrific capture, Laura. Great timing. #8935721

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 28, 2010

Thanks guys! I appreciate your great comments! It was fun watching and listening as she flew around us. :) #8936079

Tommy E. Burgess September 28, 2010

Outstanding capture Laura!! I like the ghosting of those super fast wings. This is also a wonderful reminder to me to clean and fill my feeders to get ready for the Autumn migration. Beautiful work! #8936088

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 28, 2010

Thanks Tommy!! I appreciate your support. We love feeding wild birds and have about 16-20 varieties that visit our seed and nectar feeders!! Thanks again for your visit!! :) #8936090

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 29, 2010

WOWEEEE...incredible capture, Laura! :-) k #8937605

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 29, 2010

Thanks Kitty! :) #8937908

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 30, 2010

Beautiful in-flight hummer capture Laura - WTG! #8940274

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 30, 2010

Hi Cindy! Thanks, I appreciate the wonderful support and encouragement!! Laura:) #8940279

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 01, 2010

Wonderful capture of a very hard to capture subject, Laura!! #8940395

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 14, 2010

Well done!! #8966660

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic October 14, 2010

Thank you Robert and Guy for the great support!! :) #8967449

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

You &

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Laura L. Gonzales.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.