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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: denis on August 30, 2011, 06:40:44 PM

Title: hummer & warbler
Post by: denis on August 30, 2011, 06:40:44 PM

the hummer was taken yesterday,and nashville warbler last friday.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6098286256_4b8784418c_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6098286392_a34264032c_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6097733429_1b9953d335_b.jpg)

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Post by: BoboBird on August 30, 2011, 07:08:34 PM

Great shots.

Are you using a flash ?

Would love to see the EXIF.

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Post by: newfoundlander61 on August 30, 2011, 07:49:31 PM

All shots have excellent detail, great images.

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Post by: denis on August 30, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

thanks guys.
bobobird: no flash.
hummer was taken hand-held.ISO 800,1/2500 sec,f/5.6.didnt have enough light for 1/3200 sec,which is needed to freeze the wings completely.

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Post by: JW Mills on August 30, 2011, 09:38:35 PM

Nice work Denis!

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Post by: BoboBird on August 31, 2011, 12:06:01 AM

Thanks denis for the phototip.

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Post by: Soaring Hawk on August 31, 2011, 07:51:38 AM

The plant that your hummingbird is buzzing around is called "Jewelweed", and it is the BEST cure for mosquito bites, poison ivy, and bites, or stinging nettles rashes.

Just take the stem and crush it and rub it on the affected area.

It is very soothing and gooey like aloe.

It is a native plant.

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on August 31, 2011, 01:14:57 PM

great hummingbird pics, denis.
yesterday, i waited 1 hr for the hummer to make an appearance. when she did, my settings were off, so i don't have any crisp pics.
damn you.!!!!

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Post by: jackbreakfast on August 31, 2011, 04:16:36 PM

If I might chime in here? I want to thank "Soaring Hawk" for that fantastic information.

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Post by: BoboBird on August 31, 2011, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: "jackbreakfast"

If I might chime in here? I want to thank "Soaring Hawk" for that fantastic information.

Ditto to that.

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Post by: denis on August 31, 2011, 06:59:35 PM

thank you everyone for the kind words.
thank you soaring hawk. i knew the name of the plant, but not the medicinal qualities.
richard: there are 3 or 4 females and one m. juvi at halls rd.just pre-meter, before the action starts and you wont miss it.

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Post by: BoboBird on August 31, 2011, 07:39:26 PM

Thanks for the location tip Denis.

Anyone up to a joint visit ?

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Post by: steve rossi on August 31, 2011, 08:04:13 PM

Outstanding shots Denis.

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Post by: denis on August 31, 2011, 09:33:33 PM

thanks stveve.

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on September 01, 2011, 06:50:38 AM

Quote from: "denis"

thank you everyone for the kind words.
thank you soaring hawk. i knew the name of the plant, but not the medicinal qualities.
richard: there are 3 or 4 females and one m. juvi at halls rd.just pre-meter, before the action starts and you wont miss it.

I left my settings after shooting the flycather. Heh. Whoopsies.

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on September 01, 2011, 06:51:51 AM

Quote from: "BoboBird"

Thanks for the location tip Denis.

Anyone up to a joint visit ?

Trust me...you won't be alone if you go there.

By the way, any of you Oshawaites see me on CHEX the other day? They did a story on birding vs pervs on Halls rd

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Post by: BoboBird on September 01, 2011, 12:35:56 PM

The pervs have me somewhat worried though.

The police can't be there all the time.

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Post by: Reg on September 03, 2011, 04:47:50 PM

Beautiful shots Denis

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Post by: denis on September 04, 2011, 10:26:14 AM

thanks reg