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The hummers seem to know I've been gone for a long while and they are making it clear they don't want my camera around

Sorry about the busy backgrounds. I need to move the feeders away from these plants. I'm having trouble with low light shooting. The hummers don't seem to get active until the light is quite low. It is hard getting the shutter up high enough without too much noise. I've tried fill flash, but need to learn how to use that better. Any hints or suggestions?

Thanks,
Nancy

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This looks like the post hit multiple times. I'm not sure how I did that. Sorry. I don't know how to get rid of the others. Ok, I think the others are gone now.



Aug 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · backyard hummers


The detail captured on #3 is remarkable.... and the colours are lovely.

There are some amazing hummingbird shots posted on this forum... but really.... Your photos are super!!!

Lucky



Aug 23, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · backyard hummers


Hi Nancy, jack your ISO TO 3200. Nothing wrong with your images. #2 and 3 are quite sweet.

Ted



Aug 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · backyard hummers


Love these shots...very well done.
Eric



Aug 23, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · backyard hummers


Your shots look good to me ! I have much the same problem and just try and do noise reduction in post.

Birdie



Aug 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · backyard hummers


Absolutely nothing wrong with any of these photos.......I really like #2 and the colors in #3 are simply awesome.

1. If you want to use super-high shutter speeds you will have to get more light, either natural or fill of some kind, onto the photo area, just boosting ISO won't solve the problem by itself.

2. An alternative might be to use a multiple flash setup, a single fill from a flash really won't get you there.

Gene



Aug 23, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · backyard hummers


LuckyStrike wrote:
The detail captured on #3 is remarkable.... and the colours are lovely.

There are some amazing hummingbird shots posted on this forum... but really.... Your photos are super!!!

Lucky


Wow, thank you so much for such kind words Lucky. I am lucky to have so many hummers here, but I'd love to get those wings frozen without so much noise.

Thanks again.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 01:22 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · backyard hummers


Ted ellis wrote:
Hi Nancy, jack your ISO TO 3200. Nothing wrong with your images. #2 and 3 are quite sweet.

Ted



Ted, 3200 - what do you do about the noise I have the 7D which I love, but even at 1600 I have to PP for noise. I'll give it a try though. Thanks for your kind words. I always enjoy your hummers.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 01:24 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
Love these shots...very well done.
Eric



Thank you so much Eric. When we were in Arkansas with our kids I showed them your Africa critters. My Daughter-in-Law loves those big cats. She was amazed at your photos.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 01:25 PM
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birdied wrote:
Your shots look good to me ! I have much the same problem and just try and do noise reduction in post.

Birdie



Thanks so much Roberta. Do use the NR in Photoshop?
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 01:26 PM
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sdgnh wrote:
Ted, 3200 - what do you do about the noise I have the 7D which I love, but even at 1600 I have to PP for noise. I'll give it a try though. Thanks for your kind words. I always enjoy your hummers.
Nancy


I didn't realize you had a 7d Nancy. I would still try for a higher ISO 2000 OR 2400 for faster SS. Then selective NR on the bg and afterwards selective NR of the subject at lesser NR settings.

Ted



Aug 23, 2012 at 01:36 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · backyard hummers


it's a sweet set Nancy


Aug 23, 2012 at 04:57 PM
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The hummers look good to me Nancy ~ Ron


Aug 23, 2012 at 07:25 PM
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Very nice work Nancy, the first two are super

Tim



Aug 23, 2012 at 08:08 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · backyard hummers


The last is a stunning bird yet the first is a stunning photo Nancy

Morris



Aug 23, 2012 at 08:57 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · backyard hummers


Ted ellis wrote:
I didn't realize you had a 7d Nancy. I would still try for a higher ISO 2000 OR 2400 for faster SS. Then selective NR on the bg and afterwards selective NR of the subject at lesser NR settings.

Ted


Thanks Ted. I'll give that a try.




Aug 23, 2012 at 09:06 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · backyard hummers


kmunroe wrote:
it's a sweet set Nancy


Thank you Kenny.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 09:07 PM
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surfnron wrote:
The hummers look good to me Nancy ~ Ron



Thank you Ron.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 09:07 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · backyard hummers


Good looking shots Nancy.


Aug 23, 2012 at 09:08 PM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Very nice work Nancy, the first two are super

Tim



Thanks so much, Tim.
Nancy



Aug 23, 2012 at 09:08 PM
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