Again: hummers in flight (8 pics)

What else can I shoot with the 70-200? Manual exposure, f/5, 1/2000, ISO 400
C&C welcomed!

#1 (can you see the tongue?)

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Great shots. How long did it take you to perfect your technique? I've taken hundreds of shots and I haven't gotten anything nearly as good as yours. Progress is being made, however.

Which version of the 70-200 lense?

Ah, these are the photos i pray to capture one day. Excellent hummer in flight shots Bea! Sharp and beautiful colors. #5, with the face half covered, is my fav.

wonderful series!

Great series!

just, wow.

Incredible series . I wish I had them around my house.

Fantastic in-flight series Bea.

BobOh wrote in post #2045175
Great shots. How long did it take you to perfect your technique? I've taken hundreds of shots and I haven't gotten anything nearly as good as yours. Progress is being made, however.

Thank you, Bob! I wouldn't say that I have "perfected" my technique. I actually try something new almost every time I take pics of hummingbirds. This time I tried Manual Exposure, which seems like a good idea. I just have to make up my mind about where I will shoot the bird, sun or shade. When I use Av I have more freedom in that regard but I also get a lot of wrong exposures.

But to answer your question: I've been shooting hummingbirds since February, when I noticed a female build a nest in my yard (see my gallery). I've been taking hummer pics ever since

Keep practicing, I'd love to see your pics!

As usual Bea, they're wonderful! I wish I could have an "alert" so that I don't miss your photos when you post

cspratt wrote in post #2045340
Which version of the 70-200 lense?

F/4

Permagrin wrote in post #2046164
As usual Bea, they're wonderful! I wish I could have an "alert" so that I don't miss your photos when you post

Oh, that is so nice . I'm so glad you enjoy them!

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your nice comments

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