Hump Day Hummers - revisited

I've collected a few more images after my last thread filled with wonderful advice from those who know hummers. I've still got a ways to go to be completely happy with what I'm doing but I hope everyone can see at least some improvement over last weeks efforts. As Bret has me trained to do I've included exposure data for each image.

1. ISO 1600, 1/500th @ f7.1, 3.5M

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Lovely set Steve.

They are all really good, however 2 and 3 FTW

Looking good Steve!!!!

Thanks for sharing these stunning shots AND the education. Great stuff, Steve.

Lookin' mighty fine to me. I'm envious! And you've already identified areas you want to correct. And yes, I noticed they are males.:p So here's the plan; you take care of the guys and I'll handle the girls! ( That didn't quite sound right:o)

Great job Steve, which camera did you use ?? Mk4

Excellent set of images, beautiful little birds.

2n10 wrote in post #16936729
Lovely set Steve.

I appreciate it John....always.

Crimzon wrote in post #16936786
They are all really good, however 2 and 3 FTW

Thanks Trevor. I'm glad you found some you liked

TedEllis wrote in post #16936790
Looking good Steve!!!!

Getting there Ted, with a little help from my friends. Thanks for that, your nice comment, and patience.

grizzerbear wrote in post #16936885
Thanks for sharing these stunning shots AND the education. Great stuff, Steve.

Haha Barry, not sure I'm ready to do the "educating" on these guys yet, but I'm always happy when you leave such nice comments. Thanks.

ardeekay wrote in post #16937092
Lookin' mighty fine to me. I'm envious! And you've already identified areas you want to correct. And yes, I noticed they are males.:p So here's the plan; you take care of the guys and I'll handle the girls! ( That didn't quite sound right:o)

Yes Rog, still fortunate to have the male around. That'll change in about a month. Always appreciate your input friend.

Pondrader wrote in post #16937103
Great job Steve, which camera did you use ?? Mk4

Much appreciated Jeff. Sorry, I kinda abbreviated 1DMkIV=EOS 1D Mark IV....computer slang for me.

Titus213 wrote in post #16937109
Excellent set of images, beautiful little birds.

Thank you Dave for such a nice comment and for stopping by.

Those are absolutely fabulous! You look like an expert now! Awesome series!

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16939259
Those are absolutely fabulous! You look like an expert now! Awesome series!

You're mighty kind Carol and it's appreciated. Still got an image in my mind I'm chasing.

Great set Steve.

A fine set my friend though it is kind of hard to tell, do you consider where the sun is? Some look almost with the sun in front or past 90 degrees forward of you position. Or maybe close to midday. Still a fine set!

Peter2516 wrote in post #16940418
Great set Steve.

Thank you Peter, it's always appreciated.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16941008
A fine set my friend though it is kind of hard to tell, do you consider where the sun is? Some look almost with the sun in front or past 90 degrees forward of you position. Or maybe close to midday. Still a fine set!

Thanks as always Bret. The data from these captures says that #'s 1-5 were captured between 2:15 PM and 3:00 PM when the sun would be somewhat over my right shoulder at about 4-5 on the clock face. The last was taken at about 10:00 AM when the sun would be about 2 on the clock face. Obviously great minds think alike my friend as I tried yesterday to get some captures during overcast conditions, but the hummer was uncooperative. I think I'm about to break the Recovery slider in ACR even shooting -2/3 stop EC per your method.

Love em Steve!