# Anna's Hummingbird **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [October 14, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345 "2020-10-14T22:27:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/1 "2020-10-14T22:27:30Z")
I was trying out a new Canon R5 with the 100-500 and a hummingbird volunteered as a test subject. It wasn’t any kind of setup, just casually handheld at 500mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/160 sec. I was only expecting to see how the AF and IS did. I only got a few shots as the hummers have been very scarce here after several days of major smoke in the air. I hope they survived and just moved away, but I fear the worst. Anyway I liked this one and thought I’d share it. Basic tonal adjustments in LR and cloned in a missing throat feather and burned the right side subtly. Noise reduction and sharpening in Topaz, but not very noticeable at this size. ![_49A0042-Edit](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/a/4a348d2eecb779a1938933786f8b5e7f36e0747f.jpeg) ### What technical feedback would you like if any? ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? All comments welcome! ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: (If backgrounds have been removed, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn) ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Muller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_muller/32/78096_2.png) [@Mark\_Muller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Muller)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/2 "2020-10-15T03:32:29Z")
This is just beautiful Diane. I love these kinds of shots with fluttering wings. Plus the background so soft really lets this beauty stand out. Well done!!! ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/3 "2020-10-15T17:29:53Z")
A really cool image, Diane. I really like what the slow shutter speed did for the wings. That almost double image appeals to me. You also got a great head turn and your processing looks excellent. Sorry to here you still have the smoke down there. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Leroy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@David\_Leroy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Leroy)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/4 "2020-10-15T19:54:30Z")
Really nice shot Diane. It looks like AF and IS did just fine. Pretty impressive at 1/150 I think. I will be looking forward to seeing how you do with the R5. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/5 "2020-10-15T21:41:55Z")
Looks good–head is nice and sharp and with excellent color. I expect more good things after you break in this new camera. Well done…Jim ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/6 "2020-10-16T00:05:28Z")
Thanks guys! I’m going to start a discussion in hopes of some of us sharing experiences. No time right now, though – maybe tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/7 "2020-10-16T03:07:55Z")
Looks like an Anna’s HB. I really like this pose but getting the HB to pose like this isn’t easy. Interesting at slower shutter speed. When they pose like this, a slower SS can work well. I typically shoot at 500th to 800th if I want blur. If you enjoy HB photography, you should consider a trip to Central or South America. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/annas-hummingbird/17345/8 "2020-10-17T21:56:11Z")
No nits here! A beautiful shot with excellent detail and a good pose against a good background.