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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Glenn Bartley on May 01, 2011, 10:30:24 pm

Title: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Glenn Bartley on May 01, 2011, 10:30:24 pm: When I was in Costa Rica 6 years ago I witnessed something that was incredible to me. Hidden away along a shady rainforest stream was a place where several species of hummingbirds were coming in each day to bath. What a sight to behold!

At that time I didn't have the photographic equipment or skill to be able to capture what I was seeing through my binoculars. But ever since then I had dreamed about the day when I would return and try to capture this incredible spectacle in an image. I finally got my chance last month and was absolutely thrilled to be able to get some images that I am really proud of. If you can dream it...you can do it!

Glenn

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1241/purplecrownedfairy03.jpg)

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On - multiple flashes off camera
ISO: 800
Focal length: 500mm + 1.4x
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: bill t. on May 02, 2011, 12:00:38 am: Seen a lot of hummingbird pictures, but never anything like that. A truly amazing shot. Congratulations. Without doubt a lot of work and planning.
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 02, 2011, 12:08:25 am: Incredible!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Chairman Bill on May 02, 2011, 04:57:01 am: Your work is quite simply stunning. Not just this one.
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: bobtowery on May 02, 2011, 05:36:12 am: Congrats to you Glenn. Well done, an amazing image, and I'm sure you have many more. One to be proud of!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Mary K on May 02, 2011, 11:09:17 am: Wonderful image!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on May 02, 2011, 01:13:08 pm: Fantastic shot, as usual.

Jeremy
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: wolfnowl on May 02, 2011, 04:20:38 pm: Congrats indeed!!

Mike.
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Scott W on May 02, 2011, 07:08:12 pm: Wow! Amazing capture!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Lloyd Mayeda on May 03, 2011, 07:50:29 am: Obviously your photographic skills and equipment have come a long way.

Outstanding capture! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Riaan van Wyk on May 03, 2011, 03:57:33 pm: Stupid question probably- how do I register my "domain" to be able to view the photo?

Sorry for being off topic Glenn.
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Patricia Sheley on May 03, 2011, 04:07:55 pm: WOW!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!! So Fairies do exist!!! and glad you were there and ready...what a treat!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: fdisilvestro on May 04, 2011, 12:33:53 am: Quote from: Riaan van Wyk on May 03, 2011, 03:57:33 pm
Stupid question probably- how do I register my "domain" to be able to view the photo?

Sorry for being off topic Glenn.

Just go to the url (bit.ly/imageshack-domain) and sign up. Then you´ll be able to see the image.

Wonderfull image btw!!!!!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: IcelandAurora on May 04, 2011, 08:30:39 pm: This is such an incredible capture. Purely stunning, a real winner!!
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: GlennMorimoto on May 05, 2011, 08:47:15 am: OMG, Holy Crap, WOW, AMAZING, GREAT SHOT along with the rest of your great work...
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: Christoph C. Feldhaim on May 06, 2011, 12:19:05 pm: /me jawdrops ...
Title: Re: A Dream Shot for a Long Time... Purple-crowned Fairy
Post by: JohnBrew on May 06, 2011, 07:46:30 pm: Glenn, when I was at the cloud forest in Costa Rica I saw literally hundreds of hummers, but never anything like you captured. Congratulations on a superlative shot!