Hummingbird

© Katrina McMeans

Hummingbird

Uploaded: September 26, 2011

Description

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

Comments

Steve M. Harrington September 26, 2011

Striking simplicity, Katrina! I like the composition a lot.
Steve #1411022

Katrina McMeans September 27, 2011

Thanks, Steve! :) #9700212

Fax Sinclair level-deluxe September 28, 2011

Wow! One of the best hummer shots I've ever seen. #9703244

Katrina McMeans September 28, 2011

Really? Wow, thanks! Made my evening :) #9703982

Julie Burnett September 29, 2011

This is gorgeous, Katrina. Very striking!! #9704986

Katrina McMeans September 29, 2011

Thank you so much, Julie! :) #9705278

Patti 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! #9705924

Katrina McMeans September 29, 2011

Thanks so very much, Patricia. :) #9705931

Pattie 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! #9709712

Katrina McMeans October 01, 2011

Thank you so much, Pattie! :) This is definitely one of my photos that I'm very proud of. #9709736

Abdulsalam AlKuwyleet October 01, 2011

Great shot Katrina , amazing focus
I love it #9710104

Katrina McMeans October 01, 2011

Well thank you, Abdulsalam. I appreciate it! :) #9710108

Joseph M. Muench level-classic 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.
-Joe #9794442

Katrina McMeans November 09, 2011

Thanks, Joe :D #9794474

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