Young Hummer

[PRSearls]

I used a home-made reflector under the feeder to lighten up the shadows (2'x3' cardboard covered with aluminum foil). This was shot in full sun so the contrast would normally be very high. Exposure based on incident light reading and shot in manual. Cropped image.

Paul S

[Brownbear]

Wow, gorgeous photo! I love the background, colour, detail and focus.

[Dave Humphries]

I used a home-made reflector under the feeder to lighten up the shadows (2'x3' cardboard covered with aluminum foil). This was shot in full sun so the contrast would normally be very high. Exposure based on incident light reading and shot in manual. Cropped image.

Paul S

Good idea Paul,

In fact I think I may have even suggested that to someone here recently, glad to see it worked

Wonderful detail.

I was nosey, and I'm sure someone will ask; the EXIF data says:
Canon 5D Mk.III at 700mm, 1/800s, f/16 at 800 iso

Well done,

[PRSearls]

Thank you. Actually, the body is a 1Ds Mark III. It's a bit dated compared to recent offerings but I love it nevertheless. You can see the reflector in the lower highlight in the hummer's eye. I orientated the feeder so the hummer was facing down sun, otherwise the reflection was blinding in the sunlight. (It's not fun making an approach and landing into blinding light... I've done that)

Paul S

[Dave Humphries]

Thank you. Actually, the body is a 1Ds Mark III.

Hi Paul,

You're right, I can't read

I orientated the feeder so the hummer was facing down sun, otherwise the reflection was blinding in the sunlight. (It's not fun making an approach and landing into blinding light... I've done that)

I did see that reflection and wondered about the brightness aspect, glad you thought of that.