The Intruder

Beautiful shots, well done

Wonderfule detail and great action. What a fantastic series.

Fantastic set of images..

What an absolutely fantastic series!
Love these little birds, and they are so small and fast, they are among the hardest to capture in flight. Well done!

Regardless of some of the shortcomings you call out, these are some fantastic images, Steve!

In #2, you can just see the crab realizing 'NOPE! I'm outta here!' And just not getting a chance to execute the retreat ߙ

Lt Colonel wrote in post #18392826
Outstanding series!

Thank you very much.

PhotosGuy wrote in post #18392839
Nice work, Steve!

Thanks Frank.

Red Dexs wrote in post #18392982
Well done Steve.

Thank you.

ardeekay wrote in post #18392997
Every so often, the photo Gods shine down on us and present opportunities such as this. I had one just 2 days ago that I totally screwed up; you did not! Super, super series, Steve, well done!

Rog, you are so right. The trick for me is to stay on my toes when these birds do nothing for so long. I've screwed up plenty, unfortunately no do overs.

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #18393000
top capture!!

Thanks Clipper.

CDMOOSE wrote in post #18393064
A great series, indeed; well done, Steve.

Thank you Al.

docg wrote in post #18393545
Incredible capture!!

Thanks Doc.

CaptBob wrote in post #18393605
really great series Steve!

Thanks Bob.

CheleA wrote in post #18393695
Beautiful shots, well done

Thank you.

kd_reno wrote in post #18394407
Wonderfule detail and great action. What a fantastic series.

Thanks Ken, much appreciated.

cheffievrs wrote in post #18394795
Fantastic set of images..

Thanks very much.

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #18394802
What an absolutely fantastic series!
Love these little birds, and they are so small and fast, they are among the hardest to capture in flight. Well done!

Thanks Jake. They're so quick, during the attack I had my shutter speed way up and still got motion blur. I need to be set for hummingbirds during that kind of action.

Snydremark wrote in post #18394804
Regardless of some of the shortcomings you call out, these are some fantastic images, Steve!

In #2, you can just see the crab realizing 'NOPE! I'm outta here!' And just not getting a chance to execute the retreat ߙ

Thank Eric. I felt bad for the crab, he was doing his best to go by without trouble. I'm guessing that was his first flight.