Deborah Albert
June 2026 - Male sunbird feeding chicks
About the Image(s)
Dad's turn Male sunbird feeding chicks f 7.1 1/2500 iso 3200
7 comments posted
Richard Fisher
Nice capture of the male sunbird. Though I don't see any chicks, I'll trust your caption and comments. The bird is sharp, the colors look natural and story is interesting.
The image presents a problem - the bird and tree are in shadows while the background is significantly brighter. The image is backlight perhaps from the upper right based upon the highlighed areas. Not sure what could have been done to control the bright areas in the background, perhaps they could be toned down a bit. Posted: 06/13/2026 00:43:36
The image presents a problem - the bird and tree are in shadows while the background is significantly brighter. The image is backlight perhaps from the upper right based upon the highlighed areas. Not sure what could have been done to control the bright areas in the background, perhaps they could be toned down a bit. Posted: 06/13/2026 00:43:36
Deborah Albert
I understand exactly what you are saying. Unfortunately, it was my only angle without disturbing him. Posted: 06/13/2026 06:20:02
Richard Fisher
The challenges of nature photography. Working with the hand nature dealt us. Posted: 06/13/2026 11:58:41
This is a beautiful bird. I am curious about what focal length you used to get such a creamy background. The bird is sharp and well exposed. You did a good job with the direction and light you were given.
Posted: 06/13/2026 13:24:15
Posted: 06/13/2026 13:24:15
Richard Fisher
I downloaded the image and found the following info
Canon R5 Mark 2
Focal length: 500mm
F/7.1
1/1250 Posted: 06/13/2026 22:25:41
Canon R5 Mark 2
Focal length: 500mm
F/7.1
1/1250 Posted: 06/13/2026 22:25:41
good idea! the 500mm makes sense...thank you Posted: 06/14/2026 06:03:50
good idea! the 500mm makes sense...thank you Posted: 06/14/2026 06:03:52