Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

http://home.earthlink.net/~rrdjserv/wildlife/hummer_7305.jpg

Taken from a blind in my backyard.

[TundraBunny]

Very, very nice. What lense were you using? This is a pic I took yesterday using my Rebel XT and kit lens. Little buggers are fast. Oh how I want a better lens.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Yes, they are very quick and very small.
Canon 20D
1/200 sec
f/6.3
ISO 400
Sigma 50-500mm at 500mm on tripod
I caught this one between thunderstorm. Very overcast day. The blind is a small canvas tent-like structure sold for hunting.

[Stephen Stephen]

Good capture and yes these birds are very fast.

How do you like the blind? Is your blind one of the ones that "pop-up" like a miniature tent?

[guitarman3]

Nice capture rr! I hope to get that close some day!

[Mitcon]

Wow, great shot. I still have problems shotting the smaller birds, lol I'm too slow moving.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Thanks to all for your comments. The blind is a pop-up type, like you said. It is real nice except that it gets REAL hot in the summer, but it does let me get close to my subjects.