Daily Archives: May 4, 2024

Maine! Ruby in the sun

Ruby-throated Hummingbird: York County, Maine, USA, May 2024 — After my rainy day encounter with supplemental light, I tried for hummers in the full sun yesterday. They presented their own challenge…and the gorget is never as deep ruby as it is in subdued light…but still very ruby. Next I will try increasing my minimum shutter speed from 1/2000th to 1/4000th to unblur the wings…though I like the blurred wing effect on hummers. 🙂 OM System OM-1Mkii with M.Zuiko 100-400IS zoom at 584 and 652mm equivalents. Program mode with my custom birds in flight and action modifications. Processed in Photomator.

Florida! Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands

Roseate Spoonbills, Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, Florida, January 2024 — Still early and overcast, but the Spoonbills were flying from the night roost to wherever they intended to start the feeding day. OM System OM-1 with M.Zuiko 100-400IS zoom at 800mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds in flight and action modifications. Processed in Photomator.