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25-AUG-2016 Hank Vander Velde

20160825 0164 SERIES - Ruby-throated Hummingbird.jpg

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Three images to illustrate how light and a slight turn of the head affect the iridescent colours of the throat feathers.

Top image: Bright colours.


A slight turn of the head and the colours become subdued.


A further slight turn of the head and the colours dissapear.

Nikon NIKON D7200,Nikon 200 - 500mm 1:5.6 ED
1/500s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Geert Bauke Kortleve29-Oct-2016 21:14
Very beautiful shots Hank! V
Claude Gagnon29-Oct-2016 12:58
Nice work Hank....very interesting!! Love the first one :))
Marcia Colelli29-Oct-2016 11:05
Fantastic series with wonderful details. V
larose forest photos29-Oct-2016 03:39
Your hummingbird shots are simply stunning. Excellent detailed work.
davidksmith29-Oct-2016 02:21
Hank, love you study of light on the birds. Excellent!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)29-Oct-2016 00:09
Wonderful series Hank, we still have a few around.
Tom Munson28-Oct-2016 23:14
Sun angle makes a huge difference. Great study, Hank.
hayl28-Oct-2016 20:18
A great study in light and colour.
Dan Greenberg28-Oct-2016 19:19
I'm so glad you showed all three images. I had no idea the change would be that pronounced. Very nicely photographed Hank.
Nora van Beek28-Oct-2016 18:36
That's quite a difference! All three shots are stellar for their sharpness and detail. Excellent work!
joseantonio28-Oct-2016 18:15
a lovely series.
Pierre Martin28-Oct-2016 16:20
splendid serie's and very well show the difference!
Tom LeRoy28-Oct-2016 16:04
Very sharp and clear shots, Hank. Outstanding ! V
Juliette28-Oct-2016 14:54
een fraaie serie, met ook een fijne uitleg , heel informatief !;
prachtige foto's V
Bill Miller28-Oct-2016 14:29
These 3 pictures are fascinating, and goes to show nature is still far ahead in art and design.
Jim Coffman28-Oct-2016 14:18
They are so pretty! We have them here as well... Nice work, Hank!
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal28-Oct-2016 13:04
Super mooie serie Hank en goed van scherpte.
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