More hummers

[ajosteve]

These are for Gayle.....I am no expert and just starting to shoot hummingbirds. As I said I get real close to them and stay still. There are alot of shots better than these out there and I would love to see some of them. Just wanted to show you some flying shots with the natural plants. They're not real sharp, but I will keep trying....steve

[Don Miguel]

Steve-
these are nice shots! You have nothing to apologize for. I would be proud to include them in my portfolio. Best,

dm

[AeroSmith]

Very nice shots. I really like number 2. And I really like the very pretty flower. It's much nicer than a feeder.

[sugarzebra]

Great shots Steve....all our Hummers have left so its nice to see these gals.

[nwyman]

I think you're too hard on yourself. What's not to like with these shots? I'd be over the moon, myself.

[plsurfer]

these are great! allen's hummingbirds?

[ajosteve]

Plsurfer...I don't know my hummingbirds, I don't have a good book for them....steve

[BIRDSMARTIN]

Wow, I would be in seventh heaven to have those shots. Congratulations and keep them coming.

[MischiefK9s]

These are for Gayle.....I am no expert and just starting to shoot hummingbirds. As I said I get real close to them and stay still. There are alot of shots better than these out there and I would love to see some of them. Just wanted to show you some flying shots with the natural plants. They're not real sharp, but I will keep trying....steve

Thanks Steve, these pictures are beautiful. Hopefully the Hummingbirds stick around a little longer so I can get more practice. Tonight I'm going to set a chair out near the feeder so that the birds will be used to seeing it.

What lens / shutter speed / aperature / ISO are you using for these shots?

[rw2]

These are very well done. To me the flowers really add to the shots. I'm glad you are going to keep trying. Then we should see some spectacular shots!

[downywp]

Very nice shots of this little beauty in a lovely setting! I especially like the 2nd with the nice b/g and the eye showing so clearly.:)

[ajosteve]

Gayle, I shot these with the xti, and the 70-300mm IS or my 70-200mm 2.8 IS with the 1.4 ex. I used the sport mode on the little buggers. When I shoot them sitting, I use AV, and 5.6. Seems to work out O.K. steve , Oh and the iso is 200.

[jcpoulin]

Great shots, thanks for sharing. What was your shutter speed, seems to need a little faster shutter to stop the wing speed. Also, bodies may be sharper due to body movement. These buggers move soooooo! fast!

[jeptranport]

I can't say anything that hasn't already been said..
Great shots!!!
What time of day did you shoot these???
Exif Data?
Mike

[canonloader]

Excellent shots Steve. Never seen a hummer work over a thistle before though. :)