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[Hayabusa Rider]

here

 

[lxskllr]

Nice picture. Hummingbirds are cool. I haven't set the feeder up the last couple of years. I really need to get off my ass, and get it setup for them.

 

[Whitecloak]

nice! is that a wally pic?

 

[ohtwell]

Very nice!


: ) Amanda

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: Whitecloak
nice! is that a wally pic?

Nope, one of mine.

 

[edro]

I must click all hyperlinks that say "Pic".

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
here

Details?
XSi should be here on the 7th.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Canon 20D @ ISO 1600.

It's a cropped area taken using a Canon 70-200MM f/2.8 IS lens. I don't have the metadata on this compy, but I'm pretty sure it's f3.5 at 1/4000 sec.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Might as well toss in a second

 

[skyking]

nice hummer!

 

[Miramonti]

Moroccan Spiced Hummingbird and Fennel

* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 lb boned hummingbirds (roughly 200-250 birds)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 cups fennel, thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup fennel leaves, chopped
* 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
* 1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed but not neccessary)
* 1/3 cup vegetable or chicken broth
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon water

1) Combine spices with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Season hummingbird well.

2) Preheat large nonstick skillet, add olive oil. Cook humminbird about 8 minutes each side. Remove hummingbird and keep warm.

3) Add the fennel and onions to the pan and saute for 7 minutes or so. The fennel should be tender but not mushy. If the pan appears to be too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Should be enough to moisten without steaming the vegetables.

4) Boil two cups of water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add couscous to water and turn off heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains before serving.

5) Add juice, broth and the last 1/4 teasppon salt and bring to a boil for about 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixed in 1 tablespoon of water. Stir until it just begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

6) Add hummingbird and chopped fennel , cook 2 more minutes.

7) Spoon couscous onto plate, with hummingbird and fennel and onions. Spoon portion of sauce on top.

 

[TruePaige]

Penis in a Vagina.

I rock at ink blots.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Nicely done. Have you put it through Noise Ninja or Neat Image? What kind of lighting did you use to get 1/4000th?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Nicely done. Have you put it through Noise Ninja or Neat Image? What kind of lighting did you use to get 1/4000th?

This was taken about an hour before sunset, so the light came at an angle. For software I use Lightroom 2.4/Photoshop CS3 and did use Neat image (the version with the PS plugin). It's amazing what todays software can do, although the 20D sensor doesn't have a bad noise profile even at ISO 1600

I'm going to try to get closer to the feeder as the summer progresses. If I get anything better I'll post it.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: TruePaige
Penis in a Vagina.

I rock at ink blots.

:shocked:

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: TruePaige
Penis in a Vagina.

I rock at ink blots.

:shocked:

Oh..erm..this is embarrassing. Please don't put me on meds.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
It's amazing what todays software can do, although the 20D sensor doesn't have a bad noise profile even at ISO 1600

No kidding. I took this image at ISO3200 with my 30D. There's an entire gallery at 3200, a quick push through Neat Image and they're completely acceptable noise-wise. 3200 is pushing it, but I'm completely comfortable at 1600 when exposed properly.