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Anna's Hummingbird
(Calypte anna)

I’m really excited with the 300mm f/2.8 VR!
I’m testing different speeds while handholding this lens
(the weight is 3.92KG/8.78Lbs including the camera).

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/125s f/6.3 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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snootydog09-Nov-2005 06:58
Whoa. This is great. You are doing that lens proud.
Guest 31-Oct-2005 17:24
Great shot. A real beauty. I love these little birds.
Günter Hofstädter28-Oct-2005 16:03
Yes, your right, the 300 2,8 is realy great, i just had it a couple of days borrowed, but maybe 2006 i´ll get it too ! Excelletn details again !
Guest 28-Oct-2005 01:12
So clear - great colors. Quite a handful your new lens, no? Enjoy!
Gayle P. Clement27-Oct-2005 23:57
Pepe, Of course, I meant in your very talented hands. Handheld!
Gayle P. Clement27-Oct-2005 23:55
Pepe, this is incredible! What a beautiful job. That lens, in the right hands, is wonderful.
Shawn Patrick27-Oct-2005 23:15
One of the best bird photographs I've ever seen. Beautiful and Sharp as a tack. Nice Shot. Vote.
Pat Hemlepp27-Oct-2005 22:47
Wow! Great catch.
Robin Reid27-Oct-2005 22:34
There appears to be a bit of competition between Pepe and Herb. LOL.
henrywong27-Oct-2005 22:34
beautiful!!
Guest 27-Oct-2005 22:32
He's giving you the eye Pepe! Excellent pose and details on this tiny bird!
Herb 27-Oct-2005 22:29
Great shot Pepe, he is getting suspicious of you and your weight lifting,- oops sorry your camera equipment.
Based on your comment I went and took a few hummingbird shots myself.
I found that before and after taking photos of humming birds handheld,my photo gear weighs only 2.5 KG.:) :)
Peter Stahl27-Oct-2005 21:46
Beautiful capture.Nice background blurr.
laine8227-Oct-2005 20:50
Is there a cure for RSI :>) Nice shot again.
Al Chesworth27-Oct-2005 20:35
Wonderfull image, looks like it's got a scarfe on. Voted.
Pepe Zyman27-Oct-2005 20:17
Robin:
VR = Vibration Reduction.
It would be almost impossible to get sharp pictures handholding such a large and heavy lens without it.
Olaf Herrig27-Oct-2005 20:08
This little guy have a wonderful sceptical view! Excellent photo shot!
Robin Reid27-Oct-2005 20:05
Steady as she goes Pepe. Excellent work.
What does VR mean?
Guest 27-Oct-2005 19:17
Wooow! another superb shot of a beautiful bird!
I agree with Manfred, this is a level of national geographic shots.
Voted! :o)
Bob Foisel27-Oct-2005 18:51
Very nice
Tom Munson27-Oct-2005 18:49
Another nice SHARP shot Pepe. You seem to be getting along great with the new lens.
Manfred Bachmann27-Oct-2005 18:03
Woohooo, this is absolutely national geograpic niveau Pepe!! Congrats and vote for sure!
Cliff27-Oct-2005 18:02
Amazing lens and beautifully crisp shot of this perky little fellow who looks like he's rearing a purple scarf. I really have to budget for one of these superb VR lenses .
Francisco Villegas27-Oct-2005 17:49
Beautiful... nice colors and dof.
yosi aptekar27-Oct-2005 17:49
excellent catch.