Hummers -- Share Your Hummingbird Images
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Very nice. The reflector worked incredibly well.
Very nice Doug. I've done a similar thing by hanging a large pop out circular reflector to bounce light up onto the gorget but haven't tried the bedsheet super-scrim. It sure worked wonders in this photo, nice job!
Thanks Ralph!Gorgeous shots David!
Interesting effect, I imagine that I’m too lazy to try this. Excellent photo!
I rarely have Hummingbirds so I was very excited to see this one in my flowers. I believe a Rufous (???). Diffused lighting after a little rain shower.
Nikon D600, Tamron 150-600 @ 600mm, F6.3, 1/2000, iso 1400
Nikon D600, Tamron 150-600 @ 600mm, F6.3, 1/2000, iso 1400
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Beautiful image Colleen!
Thank you! It has been so dry, a struggle to keep flowers going this summer - but one little bird made it all worthwhile!
A hummingbird bird strafing run. Nikon D500, Nikon 300mm f4 PF with 1.4 TC.
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Dave Douglass
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I've shot a lot of hummers but this is the first time I've captured one dropping a load. Thought I'd share. D500, 200-500 lens, 1.4 TC, monopod
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I think in this image the strafing one grabbed the other‘s bill.
Outstanding Ralph.
Beautiful image Ralph.
Keep an eye out and in time you'll likely get more perched hummer shots than you want. It took a while but once the hummers got comfortable using our feeders I started noticing their preferred perches and now have way more perched shots than flight shots.
Thanks. I’m considering seriously a drive down to Maryland to check out that dam.
Thanks Dave. Your Right. I have noticed that they fly to a specific location but it’s too far for a decent shot. I’m going to try next spring to create some perches closer and hope they take the bait.
Hummer activity picked up yesterday. I think they are getting more comfortable with me being present. I was able to get closer than before. Nikon D500 with Nikon 300mm PF with 1.4 TC.
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It's getting cold at night and seeing fewer hummers in the yard but some like this immature Broad Tailed are still hanging around.
Nikon Z6 II, 500mm PF, f/5.6, 1/1000"
Nikon Z6 II, 500mm PF, f/5.6, 1/1000"
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Hummingbirds showing off…..
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I don't figure the compression will treat these two images well. This young fella is not shy, to say the least. I have about 8 Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds that are hanging around our back deck feeders currently. They are pretty fun to watch. This particular youngster sits like a sentry and just refuses to let all but 2 very small females eat. He has been on the same 2 branches for over a week now, just guarding. I have never noticed all the color under their tailfeathers before as seen in photo 2.
D500 200-500 handheld
D500 200-500 handheld
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Crowned Woodnymph , in Alambi , Pichincha ( Ecuador) . Nikon 500mmF4 @ 4.8. Nikon Z6II @1/500 sec. ISO 6400.Minimal editing with Darktable. I took this image in low light. In this conditions my preference is NOT to use a high pixel camera to minimize noise in the image.
I am impressed with the dynamic range of this camera. The ferns were in a shaded area compared to where the hummer was. The overall light was low , but there was an open sky ( see the reflection in the eye) with the sun setting behind trees. If the image doesn’t appear sharp , please see my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.zdonczyk/
Reflecting on another COVID year, sometimes maladies give opportunities. Airfares were drastically reduced. I was was able to take 4 trips internationally at about 50-60% discount. For the safety conscious, all my travel was done while vaccinated. I used precautions with mask and sanitizer except in the last trip in October (didn’t use mask ) because the population in the visited area had a vaccination rate of about 85%.
I am impressed with the dynamic range of this camera. The ferns were in a shaded area compared to where the hummer was. The overall light was low , but there was an open sky ( see the reflection in the eye) with the sun setting behind trees. If the image doesn’t appear sharp , please see my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.zdonczyk/
Reflecting on another COVID year, sometimes maladies give opportunities. Airfares were drastically reduced. I was was able to take 4 trips internationally at about 50-60% discount. For the safety conscious, all my travel was done while vaccinated. I used precautions with mask and sanitizer except in the last trip in October (didn’t use mask ) because the population in the visited area had a vaccination rate of about 85%.
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wow. That is one gorgeous bird. Nice shot against the green background yet still stands off beautifully.
Thank you!