my first hummingbird

Very nice set. I can't wait for our variety to return in May!

Nice images, really shows off the ruby throat. Your profile says New York; is that where you took these images?

That is incredibly sharp. What lens/focal lens were you shooting with?
I have several Rufous Hummingbirds in my yard, but can never get the timing and distance and AF to all line up to get me something that clear and sharp.

SJC from VT wrote in post #17446308
Very nice set. I can't wait for our variety to return in May!

...thanks!

John from PA wrote in post #17446383
Nice images, really shows off the ruby throat. Your profile says New York; is that where you took these images?

...thank you, I took these in bolsa chica wetlands in s. California while visiting my parents last week.

Puckman wrote in post #17446400
That is incredibly sharp. What lens/focal lens were you shooting with?
I have several Rufous Hummingbirds in my yard, but can never get the timing and distance and AF to all line up to get me something that clear and sharp.

thanks, I finally gave up using the new version of DPP and processed the raw files in LR instead. it's all luck really, I placed my camera at a fixed distance where I saw the bird sitting on its perch and prefocused. I then walked away, as soon as it came back, I started clicking away with my wireless remote!

I used an old v1 of 400mm IS 2.8 w/ 1.4 extender and a flash w/ better beamer!

I'll hit you guys up again when I'm back next week.

Beautiful. Nice job.

Beauty captures.

Nice job, great looking set.

Mike

LV Moose wrote in post #17446482
Beautiful. Nice job.

budcam wrote in post #17446541
Beauty captures.

Pike40 wrote in post #17446607
Nice job, great looking set.

Mike

...thanks fellas, appreciate the compliments! it's better to be lucky than good most days!!!

Very nicely done and congrats on some wonderful captures of your first Hummer!
Since you spilled the beans about your set up I'd say there's very little luck involved. You did very well with that approach with the last 2 captures showing great details. Can't wait to see more!

CamFan01 wrote in post #17447441
Very nicely done and congrats on some wonderful captures of your first Hummer!
Can't wait to see more!

...thanks, i'll try that approach next time I shoot. here are a couple more from the same series