Like Mermaids

Another experiment with high ISO (6400), but I did a bit of editing. Just a bit. I don't like the noise, but considering the situation (and the speed at which these guys flutter those wings and everything), I'm pleased with the result.

To join the challenge:
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/23174/new-camera-settings-challenge-crank-up-that-iso

Alternate Shot to show unedited high iso and barely edited high iso: http://365project.org/darylo/didn-t-make-cut/2014-07-31

Aren't hummer backs mermaidlike?

[Lisa]

I"m not seeing much noise! well done!

[Lisa]

wow, that IS high ISO!

[Julia]

beautiful

[Lisa B.]

Nice work! I'm surprised there is such little noise with that ISO, so great work!!

[KWind]

Wonderful!

[Luretta]

Daryl! Yay! I love the colors and contrast. Fav

[Kiran]

Wonderful action shot, Daryl! I can't see much noise in this one either. And no pp either. Just fantastic!

[katy]

Lol! I thought you had lost your mind about the mermaid when I saw the title but I see what you mean. Terrific image! Love the color!

[Kay Hodges]

So pretty

[Bill Fenske]

Great capture and editing. I don't get the mermaid reference.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Fabulous shot!

[JuliaE]

How wonderful.