Humming bird hawk moth
by HowardJ
Taken this afternoon in next door's garden. Never seen one so close before.
How could I have "stopped" it's wings? Should I have done?
Howard
How could I have "stopped" it's wings? Should I have done?
Howard
Uploaded18/07/2011 - 17:36
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Posted 18/07/2011 - 18:11
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You may have had a chance at 1/8000th but you would have had to open the aperture so wide you would have so little in focus because of the shallow DOF or sent the noise levels through the roof by pushing up the ISO.
like this you get the sense of movement and as such it is a great shot.
like this you get the sense of movement and as such it is a great shot.
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" (John Lennon)
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" (John Lennon)
Posted 18/07/2011 - 18:30
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Thank you both for your replies, much appreciated.
I must admit I like it as it is.
Cheers,
Howard
GIULIO57 wrote:
Use a faster time i.e. 1/1000sec or 1/2000sec. It depends on light conditions, ISO speed, F-number you set on camera.I hope to have replied and understood your question.However in such conditions I like "moving" wings and freezed body. But this is my opinion only.
You've understood perfectly the question and as I've said I appreciate the answer.Use a faster time i.e. 1/1000sec or 1/2000sec. It depends on light conditions, ISO speed, F-number you set on camera.I hope to have replied and understood your question.However in such conditions I like "moving" wings and freezed body. But this is my opinion only.
I must admit I like it as it is.
Cheers,
Howard
Cymru Am Byth
Posted 18/07/2011 - 18:54
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Well captured Howard.
They're not easy to catch.
Kind regards
Charlotte
They're not easy to catch.
Kind regards
Charlotte
Posted 18/07/2011 - 20:52
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No, they are not easy. I've gone to 1/1250th sec and that doesn't freeze the wings. So, my view is don't try. Have a look at DrOrloff's portfolio for a good selection of his excellent efforts (though he claims they are only "so-so." :lol
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Posted 18/07/2011 - 22:32
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Great shot Howard. I've never seen one of these moths - what part of the country are you from?
Posted 20/07/2011 - 07:22
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Well taken shot, nice colours and sharpness. I like its moved-in wings.
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