Garden Visitor

[Coastal Flyer]

One of my favorite subjects.

CF

[eaglesona]

I like how the bord and wood patterns in the fence behind it somehow work together. Nice shot

[Coastal Flyer]

Thanks very much. I was just sitting in the yard enjoying the afternoon and watching birds with my camera.

CF

[Frog]

That knot right behind its head make it pop to me. I'm sure you deliberatly composed it just for that.

[Coastal Flyer]

Frog-

uh, uh, oh, yeah-absolutely! I meant to do that....

ahem!

I only wish I could say it were true.

[ZL4life]

i must be the strange one, i'm not a fan of the background. i think all the lines are distracting, they take the eye away from the subject.
still beautiful flowers and bird

[Coastal Flyer]

Yes, I can see what you mean, but thanks for the compliment.

CF

[Didache]

I think it's a winner CF. I know you were, to a degree, "lucky" in that this little fellow just came along and posed. But, even so, you have it pretty nailed I think. I especially like the fact that there are no branches of the shrub obscuring or behind his body.

Cheers
Mike

[CLKunst]

A good capture CF. Looks like you have a great Hummer garden. The fence doesn't bother me but the harsh lighting is a draw back IMO. Bright sunshine means strong shadows. For future pics of little hummers in strong sunlight use your pop-up, on camera flash as a fill light to bring out details around the eyes and under their bellies.

[Greg McCary]

This is great CF, you caught him at the perfect time with a great backgound. Nice image.
Greg

[Coastal Flyer]

Didache, CLK, Greg:

Thanks very much for the comments. Nice to get some feedback, I appreciate it very much.

CLK- I will keep your ideas in mind for my next grand hummer adventure. In this instance, however, I was approx. 10 yards away so I don't know if my flash would have helped. This was really a dumb luck shot.

Just the same, thanks for writing.

CF

[starriderrick]

Impressive work CF.

A very nice subject! "Lucky" is a term to describe this moment.
Very beautiful setting.The wood is a nice color, the knot in the fence really pulls you in.
I have read all the tips suggested, a fill flash really does work in certain situations.

Great CANDID moment.
Rick

[jkriminger]

very nice shot!...I held a envelope up and cropped about a half inch off the top and the bird seemed to pop a little more to me...of course I am of that .."everyone has a opinion " variety

[Coastal Flyer]

Rick/jk:

Thanks very much for the comments. I will keep the fill flash in mind. I didn't use it as I thought I was too far away. The crop is a great suggestion. I tried it also and agree, it makes a difference. Thanks again.

CF

[Rivman]

Nice capture CF !
Hummers make great subjects, but yah gotta be quick.
The fence background adds to the photo, especially the 'halo' knot ( imho ).
Looks like you did everything right ! :thumbsup:

[Coastal Flyer]

Rivman,

I appreciate your comments. Thank you.

CF

[readingr]

CF,

I like nearly everything about this shot, but agree with CL about using fill in flash. Try dodging the bird a fraction to get a bit more detail.

I love your fence

Roger

[Coastal Flyer]

Roger,

Thanks for the comments on this shot also. I will try the fill flash suggestions over the coming weekend when I park it in the back yard to enjoy the birds. Thanks again.

CF

[Tyson L. Sparks]

Not a bad little shot, I would like to see the bird bigger.

[Coastal Flyer]

Tyson,

Thanks for the comment. I was about 10 yards away so this was the biggest I could get the little guy. But, I know what you mean.

Thanks again.

CF