Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Archilochus colubris
Gearing up for the soon to be hummingbird flurry and finally processing some of the shots from last year. I've been reviewing settings and such hoping for some great shots this year. I liked how the light was perfect behind this little guys head and along his back... even though his tail was soft. I'll be adding to the hummingbird gallery over the next few days but there's 8 in there now if anyone wants a look.
http://www.inspiringdesigns.net/gallery/2622926#138437213
PAD date: March 27th, 2007
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on March 28, 2007A beautiful catch of this tiny bird.
Mom4squirrels
on March 28, 2007We get only the Ruby-throated HB here too...my goal this year is to get ONE good shot of them. Yours is beautiful! Love the light too...really nice shot Cynthia!!
Thusie
on March 28, 2007Nice catch!!!
Vandana Raman
on March 28, 2007nice shot !like that halo around ! they move pretty fast, I remember using a shutter speed like 1/2500 or some to stop them !
irishmurr
on March 27, 2007Very, very nice!
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on March 27, 2007P.S. I usually use aperture priority as wide open as possible with hummers.
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on March 27, 2007I like the halo effect around the hummer. Did he whistle at you? The males around here are really aggressive and they whistle fiercely at me, sometimes they even dive bomb me.
Co-Bear Photography ~ Cindy Colbert
on March 27, 2007links not linds... gee
Co-Bear Photography ~ Cindy Colbert
on March 27, 2007LOL - no you wasn't George but thanks cause it reminded me I needed to change the year :-D Everyone that has some good hummer shots with settings I'd like to see them in preperation for this years flurry (hint - share linds :)
My mom swears she seen one a couple days ago... I think she's nuts... still to early :-P
The Curious Camel aka gail
on March 27, 2007Very pretty, looking forward to seeing them again.