Shot handheld with a Nikon 200mm Micro lens on a D3.
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Wow! THanks everybody. Didn't expect to get a ribbon. This is the best out of several hundred shots. Stood for long periods of time over several days trying to catch a good shot. I got lots of empty frames blurred images!
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Congratulations. What a fantastic capture. First thing I thought was how many shots would you need to take to get this - your notes answer that nicely. I'm glad your effort paid off.
Nice to see a blurred shot of these magnificent creatures for a change, i think it speaks to the nature of the animal much better then a perfectly frozen stop motion. congrats on the ribbon.
"best out of several hundred shots. Stood for long periods of time over several days trying to catch a good shot. I got lots of empty frames blurred images!"
Boy, been there but never got anything comperable or even close to your fantastic shot. Good show!
Stunning image, Jeff. Love the flapping wing, it underlines the shallow DOF and adds just that certain something to the image. Excellent work and congrats on the ribbon.
I have been shooting these little stinkers all summer, and have yet to get near a shot like this!! Excellent, not only for the challange but an awesome pix!
DOF=1/2 a Hummingbird Head
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