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Allen's Hummingbird

© Arthur Bohlmann

Allen's Hummingbird

Uploaded: May 02, 2013 08:00:23

Description

I made this capture while exploring the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach California. I edited this image using Camera Raw & Viveza 2 software.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

John Rivera level-classic May 02, 2013

Great image and capture! #1526525

Dale Hardin May 02, 2013

Nice example of minimalism Art. #10679103

Arthur Bohlmann May 02, 2013

Thanks for the positive feedback John & Dale. I am happy that my editing of this image worked. I had a heck of a lot of contrast to deal with. #10679344

Kalena Randall May 02, 2013

Nice one, Arthur! The details in the hummingbird are really nice! #10679370

Arthur Bohlmann May 02, 2013

Thanks kalena. Much appreciated
#10679377

Jeff E Jensen May 02, 2013

Normally, I think I would have suggested a stroke around the image to set it off from the BP background. However, I think I like it as it is. Very cool! #10679461

Arthur Bohlmann May 02, 2013

Thanks Jeff. When I edited this image my attention was on the hummingbird and I left everything else alone. #10679496

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 02, 2013

he looks a little angry...he must not like having his picture taken...LOL

this is an awesome shot. I like it a lot! #10679781

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 03, 2013

I like it a lot too, Art. However, if you make all the empty space completely white, it would look even better IMHO!!

UB. #10680006

Arthur Bohlmann May 03, 2013

Thanks for the suggestion Usman. let me know what you think of the re-edit. #10680299

Elaine Hessler May 03, 2013

This is beautiful!!! I am so jealous. I looked up this bird in my birdbook and your picture is so much better than what is in the guide. Gorgeous!!!

I am going to take pictures of birds this weekend-there are a lot of warblers that migrate through Ohio and stop off at the shore of Lake Erie at this time of year. Do you have any advice for shooting birds? I've not been too lucky and it could be due to user error and/or equipment. Thanks!

Again, a beautiful shot of a beautiful bird! #10680699

Arthur Bohlmann May 03, 2013

Thanks for your very nice comment Elaine. I do a lot of bird photography when I can. I am fortunate to live very close to a great area where the birdies go to watch and photograph them #10680749

Stephen Shoff May 03, 2013

Art, I think I see green color fringing along the entire left side of the branch. Is it really there? Did you try lens adjustments for chromatic aberation in your RAW editor? What lens did you use? #10680845

Susan Williams May 03, 2013

Love the creative comp in this one, Art. I don't think I've ever seen one with nothing in the background. Nice! I dare say I've never seen such a chubby Hummingbird.

Who is Allen? :) #10680848

Arthur Bohlmann May 03, 2013

Thanks for catching it Stephen. I will work on it again when time allows. I have a busy photography weekend I am getting ready for.

Thanks Susan. I took this on a chilly morning very near the coast. Think the little guy was keeping warm. #10680870

Michael Kelly level-classic May 03, 2013

I really like the minimalist look here and the way you decided to crop this shot. I can certainly see this framed on a wall.

I don't see a lot of difference in the second post though BG is a bit lighter. #10681057

Beth Spencer May 04, 2013

Great shot! Amazing he sat still long enough for you to get a picture. #10682019

Peter W. Marks May 04, 2013

OK Susan W, the others have said it all about Art's hummingbird image so it will be my pleasure to fill in the blanks about the name Allen's Hummingbird. Charles Andrew Allen (1841- 1930) was a naturalist originally from MA and the hummingbird Selaphorous sasin was named in his honor.
These birds are found on the California coast from Santa Barbara to southern part of Oregon.
Probably more than you wanted to know. #10682077

Teresa H. Hunt May 04, 2013

Beautiful! Rita's right, the bird looks a little angry. I love the minimalist look here. There is a off colored branch or stick coming in from the lower right hand side that could be removed, as it adds nothing to the photo. :) #10682143

Susan Williams June 30, 2013

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Art. Very creative capture! #10750765

Howard Eisenberg July 01, 2013

Congratulations Art - beautiful image!! #10752653

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 02, 2013

Congratulation on this excellent finalist Arthur..great month!

jo ann c. #10753887

Merna L. Nobile July 06, 2013


With half of the year gone, I am sure that many beautiful photographs have been taken and entered on Better Photo, including yours.
CONGRATULATIONS for a successful month of May, 2013. Merna
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