Shy hummer

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

This hummingbird is a bit shy and hides in a large bush in our backyard. I had to handhold and try to get at least some of it in focus.

Specific Feedback

I included the original JPEG (I did not take RAW) to show how much I needed to process it. Is it OK?

Technical Details

Canon 7DmkII; 100/400 @ 400; 1/360th; spot; 5.6; daylight WB.
I only use Elements 21 and a very old version of Zoombrowser (from Canon) to process.

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Jim, a wonderful “peek-a-boo” portraiture of this hummingbird. The processing is the right choice in my mind. The original stems are a real eye draw for me. … :sunglasses:

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Jim, I love the soft yellows and peach colors in this. They frame the little hummer perfectly. I like the little peek we get from it. Nice job processing. My OCD is saying it need to have a bit cropped off behind the bird and a bit lees above. Not sure that is really necessary though. . . .

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Paul and Ed, Thank you for your nice comments.

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Jim, the result of your processing is a lovely portrait of this hummer. It’s head is nice and sharp and it fits very well with the surrounding colors.

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Hi Jim! This is a lovely portrait of the hummer. Your processing is excellent. Excellent detail in the hummer and everything else nicely soft. Great job! Congrats on the well deserved EP too!

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Jim, this is a delightful image of this little lady. You were able to get just enough sharpness on the eye and beak to provide a focal point, and the soft surround contrasts that to perfection.
Excellent image and very well-deserved EP !

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A great example of using simple gear creatively for a powerful result. The bird really does look shy. Congrats on the EP.

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Mark, Steve, Sandy and Mike, Thank you for your nice comments. I am very surprised to have received a EP. Mark, Thank you.