A couple hummers......................

[Steve S]

Spent a couple hours this morning with the hummingbirds. Not seeing as many as i would like, but a few are showing up at the feeders. These were shot with a single flash, bounced off a homemade flash card. (chinete paper plate). Flash was mounted on a tripod and positioned 2 feet from the feeder. Set to manual mode---high speed sync---1/4 power---24mm




Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/1600Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F7.1
Metering Modes
Center
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
1250
Lens
-
Focal Length
300.0 mm






Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/2000Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F7.1
Metering Modes
Center
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
1250
Lens
-
Focal Length
300.0 mm

[Cantab]

Great photos. Congratulations!
I assume the camera was handheld. Were you well hidden or were the birds not overly concerned?

[Steve S]

Great photos. Congratulations!
I assume the camera was handheld. Were you well hidden or were the birds not overly concerned?

Thanks bruce, i usually sit inside a ground blind. If you spend alot of time around your feeders, they will get used to you, but if not, a blind works really well.

I used my tripod with my flash, so i put the monopod on the camera, for a little extra support.