Burrrrrrrrrp..

By ClassyShots written 7/18/06 7:16 PM, published 7/18/06 7:16 PM

Tags: hummingbird annas

Excuuuuuuuuuse me..

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Candice 7/18/06 7:19 PM

I'm in awe!!!!!!!
Sopris 7/18/06 7:19 PM

Spectacular!!!
surferguy 7/18/06 7:23 PM

Woooo Hooooo

- WoooFrigginHoooo...
ClassyShots 7/18/06 7:25 PM

A few tech bits on this one: Canon 20D Sigma 70-300mm zoom with lens set at 200mm and about 3' from the feeder ISO 200 Camera on manual at 1/100th and F 7.1 Remote shutter switch so as not to shake things Camera set to sequential firing. Ended up with 2 good shots in focus out of a 9 shot sequence.

- Oh Bull!
Penny 7/18/06 7:30 PM

amazing detail. Love your hummingbird shots.

- Smile
Jump1ok 7/18/06 8:46 PM

WOW superb shot of the little guy.

- Misunderstood
Anonymous Hero 7/18/06 8:49 PM

really beautiful!
Bobby 7/18/06 9:09 PM

Frickin' fantastic!!!!!! Tell us the particulars...lens setting etc etc
ClassyShots 7/18/06 10:27 PM

Here's the EXIF info from the file for anyone that wants it. Like I said, the lens is a Sigma 70-300mm from a distance of about 3 feet. I find I like this lens better than my Canon 100-400mm for hummingbirds. It will let me focus down to under 3' and with the Canon I'm limited to 7'. This causes me to use more zoom so I end up with less DOF. For an under $200 lens it really does a good job and on the small sensor Canon's it's equal to a 112-480mm. Make - Canon Model - Canon EOS 20D ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds FNumber - 7.10 ExposureProgram - Manual control ISOSpeedRatings - 200 ShutterSpeedValue - 1/100 seconds ApertureValue - F 7.10 ExposureBiasValue - 0.00 MeteringMode - Partial Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode FocalLength - 190 mm ColorSpace - sRGB ExifImageWidth - 3504 ExifImageHeight - 2336 CustomRendered - Normal process ExposureMode - Manual WhiteBalance - Auto

- Oh Bull!
sceneangel 7/18/06 10:47 PM

Wow, my eyes don't see that clear anymore.
AnyMoose Hero 7/18/06 11:03 PM

Holy Crap Mikey!

- Still a Moose
Pablo57 7/19/06 12:10 AM

OK, THIS is the finest photograph I've seen in my life. Thanks for the EXIF info and lens discussion. Sorry Fabulous (Seattle Skyline Pano). Amazing I could see two photos in one night on Photographica that ring my bell like this one.
bugaboo 7/19/06 1:41 AM

Breathtaking!
loweho 7/19/06 4:02 AM

Just WOW, CS! Well, maybe FREAKIN' WOW!

- Fickle Finger of F8
vtandrew 7/19/06 4:37 AM

I am SO jealous! An excellent capture.. looks like a National Geographic cover :-)
Lidljo 7/19/06 5:41 AM

Wow, fantastic, beautiful, lovely!!!

- Flowers are happiness...
Birdie 7/19/06 5:52 AM

BETTER THAN EXCELLENT!!!
ClassyShots 7/19/06 6:27 AM

I was asked a couple of questions in a pm and want to post the answers here too. May come in handy for others: "The feeder I have up attracts a lot of ants that get into the water, how do I prevent that?" Ants can be a real pain. I use home made moats filled with water on my feeders. You can buy them in some stores or order them on line. Here are a couple of links. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250003342669&category=42349 http://www.backyardbird.com/pararedant.html You fill it with water and hang the feeder from it. Ants don't like to swim. " ... my husband and sister say to just use half sugar, half water for the mix.--That seems like it is too sweet but is what I have been doing...." Way too strong and may be adding to your ant problem. Use a 4 to one mix. One cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar. This gives you a 20% mix and their natural food is about 21%. Change out the food if it starts to become cloudy. I change mine every 5 to 7 days in the summer.

- Oh Bull!
BEARPHOTO 7/19/06 7:10 AM

You Win..Mind blowing result.You totally have it down. Jealousy is all over now. Thanks.
Nibdog 7/19/06 7:36 AM

Great shot, Classy. Never seen a beter shot of a humming bird in my life.
kalath 7/19/06 7:43 AM

Honestly, I don't see what's that great about it... heh heh....totally kidding. This is a fantastic photo! I love that out of 9 shots in the sequential shooting only 2 came back in focus. You planned, timed and executed this shot flawlessly. Great work, ClassyShots! We are envious indeed!
RobinG 7/19/06 8:04 AM

Awesome, love your hummer shots. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything to us. Great job!!! :o)
jwwp 7/19/06 8:09 AM

Amazing shot...WOW!
JustPeachy 7/19/06 4:24 PM

WOWSERS!

- Good Kitty No More
BusyB1965 7/19/06 5:51 PM

Guess I will continue to be jealous of all who can capture these beautiful birds...Thanks for the info.

- Blessings