Hummingbird
Uploaded: September 26, 2011
Shot outdoors at Cox Arboretum, contrast and saturation tweaked until I got what I was going for.
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/80000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Steve M. Harrington September 26, 2011
Striking simplicity, Katrina! I like the composition a lot.Katrina McMeans September 27, 2011
Thanks, Steve! :) #9700212Fax Sinclair September 28, 2011
Wow! One of the best hummer shots I've ever seen. #9703244Katrina McMeans September 28, 2011
Really? Wow, thanks! Made my evening :) #9703982Julie Burnett September 29, 2011
This is gorgeous, Katrina. Very striking!! #9704986Katrina McMeans September 29, 2011
Thank you so much, Julie! :) #9705278Patti Coblentz September 29, 2011
Great composition, particularly in silhouette against the white ground. Love the colors illuminating through his wings and on the flowers. Very nice work, Katrina! #9705924Katrina McMeans September 29, 2011
Thanks so very much, Patricia. :) #9705931Pattie Smith October 01, 2011
Wow Katrina! Amazing sharp focus on this beautiful image! Love the simplicity of the black and white with a touch of color! #9709712Katrina McMeans October 01, 2011
Thank you so much, Pattie! :) This is definitely one of my photos that I'm very proud of. #9709736Abdulsalam AlKuwyleet October 01, 2011
Great shot Katrina , amazing focusKatrina McMeans October 01, 2011
Well thank you, Abdulsalam. I appreciate it! :) #9710108Joseph M. Muench November 09, 2011
Exquisite! I very much enjoy silhouette images and this is a great one!!! The color from the flowers is an awesome touch.Katrina McMeans November 09, 2011
Thanks, Joe :D #9794474Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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