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 12/07/2006 06:34:48 PM · #1
I've worked this shot over too many times to count, trying desperately to pull something out from this fortuitous moment. And yet...

12/07/2006 06:36:27 PM · #2
I feel almost opposite of what you say in your notes. I feel the flower is done perfectly but I don't care for the bird.
hth

wanted to add even after looking at it for a while before reading the notes I couldn't tell it was a bird. I didn't know what the heck it was. so that may be why.

Message edited by author 2006-12-07 18:37:35.
 12/07/2006 06:39:11 PM · #3
Originally posted by jaded_youth:
I feel almost opposite of what you say in your notes. I feel the flower is done perfectly but I don't care for the bird.
hth

wanted to add even after looking at it for a while before reading the notes I couldn't tell it was a bird. I didn't know what the heck it was. so that may be why.


Hmm, perhaps that's the problem. I know that it's a bird, and clearly see it, but you aren't the first to mention that you weren't sure what it is. So I'm probably focusing on the wrong thing.

Thanks Crystal :)
 12/07/2006 06:43:39 PM · #4
Originally posted by jaded_youth:
I feel almost opposite of what you say in your notes. I feel the flower is done perfectly but I don't care for the bird.
hth

wanted to add even after looking at it for a while before reading the notes I couldn't tell it was a bird. I didn't know what the heck it was. so that may be why.


And, I would add that if you had taken the shot from the other side (in a perfect world) with the bird behind the flower (but still blurred) you probably would have achieved the shot you were looking for. Just a thought.
 12/07/2006 06:44:59 PM · #5
I hate to say it, but the shot would be in my almost did it file. And
I would use it as a learning review tool. A great fireweed and an almost hummer. Just my thoughts. Van
 12/07/2006 06:49:45 PM · #6
Originally posted by cogerox:
And, I would add that if you had taken the shot from the other side (in a perfect world) with the bird behind the flower (but still blurred) you probably would have achieved the shot you were looking for. Just a thought.


Hmm, interesting idea. I'm not sure the bird would be any more recognizable in the background, though.

Thanks for the input :)
 12/07/2006 06:51:36 PM · #7
Originally posted by vtruan:
I hate to say it, but the shot would be in my almost did it file. And
I would use it as a learning review tool. A great fireweed and an almost hummer. Just my thoughts. Van


Guess I'll need to try it again next summer. Shame I only ever have one of these guys around at any given time. Perhaps that clump of Columbine I planted will be up and blooming and I can use those instead of the Fireweed.

Thanks Van :)
 12/07/2006 10:02:00 PM · #8
Originally posted by heathen:
Guess I'll need to try it again next summer. Shame I only ever have one of these guys around at any given time. Perhaps that clump of Columbine I planted will be up and blooming and I can use those instead of the Fireweed.

Thanks Van :)


Don't feel bad, I have hundreds of hummer shots through the years that are not very good, but I keep trying. Try putting out a hummingbird feeder in early April. Being in Denver, you should be able to attract some. So, have fun practicing until they return in April. Van

Message edited by author 2006-12-07 22:04:58.
 12/07/2006 11:41:20 PM · #9
Originally posted by vtruan:
Originally posted by heathen:
Guess I'll need to try it again next summer. Shame I only ever have one of these guys around at any given time. Perhaps that clump of Columbine I planted will be up and blooming and I can use those instead of the Fireweed.

Thanks Van :)


Don't feel bad, I have hundreds of hummer shots through the years that are not very good, but I keep trying. Try putting out a hummingbird feeder in early April. Being in Denver, you should be able to attract some. So, have fun practicing until they return in April. Van


This was actually shot at our place in Grand Lake. We've got the feeder, and wildflowers everywhere. But the hummer population is more thin and widespread up there, so generally I have to work with one or two at most.

Perhaps an opportunity to finally try my hand at motion sensors...hmm.
 12/08/2006 08:30:36 PM · #10
Originally posted by heathen:
This was actually shot at our place in Grand Lake. We've got the feeder, and wildflowers everywhere. But the hummer population is more thin and widespread up there, so generally I have to work with one or two at most.

Perhaps an opportunity to finally try my hand at motion sensors...hmm.


Last summer was a wet year, especially after JUly 4th. Many wildflowers to feed on. Dry years are best for Hummer feeders. Van
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