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Uploaded: 08/03/07 12:59 AM GMT
Perfect balance
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Hummingbird in control at the feeder. I set shutter speed to 2000, and bumped up th ISO speed to 800 to adjust for the low light situation. I am trying to get out of the "Auto Mode" on my camera. Hope you enjoy...

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.spoton
08/03/07 2:36 AM GMT
Wonderful lighting. So delicate. The feathers are almost transparent. Great action shot and thanks for sharing.
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::jswgpb
08/03/07 2:36 AM GMT
I'd say you're doing well Gregg, good job my friend.
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::tigger3
08/03/07 2:59 AM GMT
Faved this one Gregg! I need to learn to get out of the auto mode too. sandi ♪ ♫
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::427cobraAC
08/03/07 3:16 AM GMT
Very nice shot. Good focus on the wings especially.
-Chris
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
.mookayluh17
08/03/07 3:41 AM GMT
This picture is perfect i ♥ it
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puello quam amo est pulchra
.debblor
08/03/07 4:15 AM GMT
FAV for sure! They just keep getting better and better, Gregg!
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Life is short. Enjoy!
.JEdMc91
08/03/07 4:17 AM GMT
Very Nice Job! Into favs as well!
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::Dunstickin
08/03/07 6:20 AM GMT
It's a wowser matey!...cracking shot!
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::photog024
08/03/07 12:26 AM GMT
another great shot. how do you control the noise at 800 ISO.
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::LynEve
08/03/07 2:22 PM GMT
Everything is perfectly balanced Gregg :) The beautiful bird, the composition and the lighting.
Excellent :)
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::djholmes
08/03/07 3:30 PM GMT
Look at that tiny wingspan! Nice capture, Gregg.
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.philflossman
08/03/07 5:52 PM GMT
I've seen a lot of Your hummers Gregg, and this 1 is particularly sweet # You've almost managed 2 freeze its wingbeats that's some feat !!
Phil
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::scorpie
08/03/07 7:46 PM GMT
Wow, I can't believe you have just been using auto mode for your brilliant earlier hummers posts. This is fabulous.
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.paramedyc
08/03/07 8:35 PM GMT
Gregg, Great picture. I feed em but I can't get photo's like that. Good job. Terry
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::fogz
08/03/07 9:05 PM GMT
It looks like the camera settings worked perfectly Greg! A very clear and lovely shot of this little bird. It moves so fast, yet you managed to capture the details on its wings! great shot!
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::cynlee
08/04/07 3:24 AM GMT
Perfect, Gregg. I spent all morning trying to capture exactly this, but the sun was in the wrong place. You did a great job!
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.Cherry79
08/04/07 3:27 PM GMT
Lucky! My camera only goes to iso 400. My dad spent two years with his Cannon AE1 35mm trying to stop a hummingbirds wings. You have done it perfectly. Congrats!
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::legster69
08/04/07 3:36 PM GMT
Another hummer winner, Gregg. Very nice pose and sharpness :)
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gisele
08/06/07 1:13 AM GMT

Aint Mother Nature just great! And you did an amazing job of capturing this little one. Thanks for sharing.
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.June
08/07/07 1:30 AM GMT
Awesome shot, looks like a youngster?
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::denised
08/07/07 4:46 PM GMT
Excellent, I would never know you were to new to the manuals modes, this looks like it was shot by a pro.
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.Cream_Puff
08/07/07 4:59 PM GMT
Aw, how pretty! Wonderful shot! =)
~Asya
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.underoos
08/07/07 8:40 PM GMT
nice shot!
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::cirquegoddess
08/08/07 12:10 AM GMT
Amazing shot! So clear and extremely detailed.
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.wencele
08/11/07 4:50 AM GMT
Amazing!! Such a rare shot to be so close and clear with such a beautiful bird :) Thank you for sharing! Elizabeth
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::Hottrockin
08/11/07 11:16 AM GMT
Man, you nailed this one dude!! Marvelific in manual mister!! Congrats!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::fra99y
08/25/07 9:37 AM GMT
Awesome Gregg.... your shots are getting better and better.... now for moving out of auto this is such an amazing shot..... i dont think you can get better
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'to start press any key ! Wheres the ANY key ?

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