Chasing Hummingbirds - practice

[FergusonK]

Not the greatest set, but I'm getting better at moving objects. I figure as fast moving as humming birds are, and as sporadic as they are, it would be easier to practice on them. After a few hundred failed shots, and learning from my mistakes, I got these. A few are cheats as they landed, but, I'm still happy.

1. Juvenile male Ruby Throated Hummingbird

2. Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird

3. Female again

4. Extreme close up!

5. Male ruby throated, couldn't get him in flight.

6. Juvenile female ruby throated.

7. Juvenile again

Thank you in advance.

 

[jcdeboever]

Nice

 

[Didereaux]

that's the way to learn! 6& 7 are quite nice

 

[baturn]

Nice!

 

[dannylightning]

nice set.

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice set

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I have lost my religion more with hummers than any other subject probably!

 

[ichabod123456]

Took these a few years ago

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[ichabod123456]

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[ichabod123456]

You got some really nice shots

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[kundalini]

You don't tell what your gear is or settings, not that it really matters all that much in a general conversation, but I will add that it's amazing what a little pop of light will do. Even if all you have is the built-in flash, it usually can be adjusted to enhance your scene, especially in the 6 to 12 foot shooting distance. I find a small tear of single-ply toilet paper will help diffuse the light plenty. That little pop of light can add minute (that's my-noot) detail that otherwise might be missed.

Nice set.

 

[SquarePeg]

You're off to a great start.