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70 Wingbeats per Second
3rd Place70 Wingbeats per Second
vawendy


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Challenge: Action V (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony Alpha a1
Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Date: Aug 13, 2025
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Aug 21, 2025

[Aug. 27th, 2025 10:22:25 PM]

I jumped on the hummingbird bandwagon, because that's what there was to photograph at my brother's cabin! I actually was trying for abstract -- slow shutter speed and blurred bird, but it was way too bright out, so I couldn't get a very slow shutter speed. But I loved the fact that the bird stayed that still, but his wings were a blur. They're such amazing little creatures!

Thanks for the comments!

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 31
Avg (all users): 7.3590
Avg (participants): 6.5714
Avg (non-participants): 8.2778
Views since voting: 948
Views during voting: 93
Votes: 39
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0

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 08/29/2025 10:05:22 AM
This for me is irresistible, superb imagery. I love hummingbirds and caught so well in each and every color and detail. Lovely image!
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 08/29/2025 04:58:14 AM
So beautiful – incredible sharpness on the head – even though the shutter speed wasn't that fast. Congratulations!!!
I envy you – I've never seen a hummingbird in real life.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/28/2025 07:39:05 PM
Just enough wing blur to capture the action well.
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 08/27/2025 11:41:13 PM
The challenge should’ve stated “no hummingbirds” 😂 they seem to have a slight advantage, bumping this up probably the winner.
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 08/26/2025 11:26:03 AM
Love the motion blur for this challenge.
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 08/22/2025 01:56:19 PM
This is unreal, so beautiful, over the top.
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