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p.4 #1 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Wow. Love 'em all!

Sep 13, 2007 at 11:15 PM

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p.4 #2 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

hatch1921 wrote:
Stunning shots! Keep up the great work. Hatch

Thanks, Hatch.

Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 02:22 AM

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p.4 #3 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

alameda wrote:
All beautiful. The color and texture that was caught on the butterfly is amazing. Steve W

Thanks for your kind words, Steve.
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Sep 15, 2007 at 02:22 AM

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p.4 #4 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

aladyforty wrote:
beautiful images

Thank you very much.

Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 02:23 AM

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p.4 #5 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

lbuscher wrote:
Awhsome Socrate, a really fine series I'm still waiting for mine.
Lou

Thank you, Lou. I hope you'll get yours soon. Looking forward to see some pics from ytour 40D.

Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 02:24 AM

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p.4 #6 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Wulff wrote:
Stunning Socrate.
I've been solidly on the fense about possibly "upgrading" to a 40D from my 30D instead of trying to find a used MKIIn. Ive seen soo many post with mixed results from the 40D and nothing like this so far, you may have just made my mind.
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Very well done.

Hi Wulff. Thanks for your comments. My original plan was to get a MKIIN, or a MkIII, until this friend of mine called me asking if I wanted to try a new 40D.
I believe I'll wait to get a MkIII in a year or so. So far I'm enjoying the 40D.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 04:55 AM

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p.4 #7 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Jonesy wrote:
Gee thanks
Now Im really debating selling my IIN and getting a 40D and more glass....hmmmmm

Thank you Jonesy. Eventhough the 40D is a very nice camera, the IIN should be a level above.

Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 04:58 AM

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p.4 #8 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Aaron Jors wrote:
Fantastic Images. The line about the auto focus alone makes me want to get a 40D.

Thanks for your comments. The AF in the 40D has been definately improved compared to the 30D.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 04:59 AM

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p.4 #9 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

The OldMan wrote:
Very nice shooting. Good to see some real world 40d shots.
Old
Great backyard.

Thanks Old. I appreciate your comments,
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 05:00 AM

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p.4 #10 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Normcar21 wrote:
Great series, Socrate, between yours and Greg's posts I believe that the sales of the 40D will probably go up a few hundred percentage points for the wildlife crowd.

Thanks, Norm. I'm really appreciating the great job you're doing with the MkIII. I whish I had more time to do some testing with the 40D.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 05:02 AM

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p.4 #11 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

davidearls wrote:
Never seen better hummers, Socrate. I'm curious about the exposure details - I'm guessing you're shooting the hummers at f8, they sure don't look wide open - what ISO? From what I've seen so far the 40D looks like a winner - especially in your hands -

Thanks David. I always appreciate your thoughtfull comments.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 05:03 AM

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p.4 #12 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Migara wrote:
Wow , what a impressive collection Socrate, looks like a keeper. Those hummer shots are just superb. I'm glad you're happy with your new toy

.. now go out and shoot more

and keep them coming.

Thanks for you comments Migara.

Maybe this week-end i'll have the chance to do some more shooting.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 05:04 AM

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p.4 #13 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

mabidally wrote:
Wow, these are stunning images, fabulous quality. Pease tell me, are you shooting RAW and converting and if so which RAW converter did you use?

Hi Mohammed. These are Jpeg. I haven't tried the RAW format yet.
Socrate

Sep 15, 2007 at 05:06 AM

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p.4 #14 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Hey, congrats and great shots with the new body!! Those hummers are awesome!! And I love #5.
Susan

Sep 16, 2007 at 05:56 AM

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p.4 #15 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Betty Curtis wrote:
OH My Goodness! To me these are fantastic. I can't pick any one, they are all
great.
Tell me how you shot these?

Thanks for your comments, Betty. I hope you got my PM.
Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:15 AM

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p.4 #16 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

MaggieBee wrote:
Socrate, I think any camera body in your hands will show off.

Beautiful, beautiful series. But the butterflies, #3 and 5 are incredible.

Thank you, Maggie. I appreciate your kind words.

Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:16 AM

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p.4 #17 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

emonzon wrote:
wow, such a great series, all the hummers look great and #5 of the butterfly is exceptional in regards to composition, exposure and color.

I'm hoping to upgrade in the near future, I use a Rebel XT and though it was a good starting camera I find the focusing rather slow especially for birds. The 40D sounds like a great choice for me, but I'll have to keep saving

Thanks, emozon. I hope you'll get your new camera soon.
Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:18 AM

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p.4 #18 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Tom Hicks wrote:
Finally some pics that would make me buy this camera, good Job Socrate . I new it was just a matter of time before someone I knew and trusted posted some pics out of that camera that I feel are a true test of what it can do. Thanks

Tom

Thanks Tom. How nice of you to say so.

Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:19 AM

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p.4 #19 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Brian Hansen wrote:
Congrats on the 40D Socrate! You are really making it sing. The hummers in flight are great. I like them with the wings in motion like that. I captures the bird better. Love the rest as well - very sharp, great colors and bgs.

Brian

Hi, Brian. Thanks for the comments.

Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:20 AM

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p.4 #20 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

OutsideShooter wrote:
It is amazing with a bird this fast how well your 40D has captured focus. When you go back & compare your 30D at same range & lens, is there a significant difference? I imagine you are using AI-Servo?

Hi OutsideShooter. The hummer shots are taking when the birds are hovering, and yes I did use AI-servo. I get more keepers with the 40D, and sharper detail compared to the 30D.
Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:25 AM

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p.4 #21 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Brian Dunning wrote:
Excellent photographs!! If I wereproducing images like these I'd be a happy man!

Looks like the 40D needs to be on my shopping list (currently 20D)

Cheers.

Thanks, Brian. Yes, I would definately put the 40D in the shopping list.

Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:28 AM

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p.4 #22 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Jody Melanson wrote:
Wow. Love 'em all!

Thank you, Jody.

Socrate

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:28 AM

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p.4 #23 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Very Impressive ! What processing did you do ?

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:29 AM

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p.4 #24 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

Wow!! Excellent, Excellent and Excellent all around. Beautiful series of shots!!

Sep 17, 2007 at 04:41 AM

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p.4 #25 · 40D Hummers & butterflies (8)

suemcc wrote:
Hey, congrats and great shots with the new body!! Those hummers are awesome!! And I love #5.
Susan

Thank you very much Susan. The 40D has been a great surprise to me, and wasn't planning to get one. I guess I'll have to wait a bit longer for the MkIII.

Sep 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM


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