My first Hummer attempt.

africaddict

And I don't even live in the America's.:huh
Have just returned from a 10 day trip to Florida whilst accompanying my wife on a conference in Ft Lauderdale.
I thought I'd give Butterfly World a visit, armed only with my D300, 70-200 & SB900.
It was hard not to avoid the bright highlights in the BG, and you have to photograph these twitchy guys where you find them. Very frustrating, but I had a ball, a really beautiful place, that everyone should visit if in the area.

C & C most welcome.

Cheers
Marc

Ruby Throated Hummingbird.
D300, 70-200 + SB900.
1/60s f/10 @ 200. M flash @ 1/8, producing around 1/8000s, tried 1/16 but resulted in very dark and fake (to me) BG.










Rufous Hummingbird.

Chile Chef

africaddict, Nice captures, I specially like the third one.

Don Kondra

Very nice work Marc,

Living on an acreage on the prairies I'm limited to shooting them at The Big Red feeder, sigh...

It's just not the same

Cheers, Don

dlplumer

Wonderful set clap

twodragonfliesphotography

awesome!
these are awesome and i can easily see why you had such a great time! i am inspired! :-)

Ric Grupe

All terrific, Marc.

This one is really to my liking...just the right shutter speed to get that wisp of a wing to the lower right of the bird.:D

jeffmeyers

Whoa. These are really nice. Great work. Question: how did you use your flash? Was it mounted on your camera or did you use commander mode to get a better angle?

Bud1880

First time shooting hummers???? I'd like to see what you can do when you get a little experience under your belt Marc.

#3 with the full wing spread is my pick but, of course, all are outstanding.thumbthumb

Bud

africaddict

Appreciate all the positive comments guys.

jeffmeyers wrote:

Whoa. These are really nice. Great work. Question: how did you use your flash? Was it mounted on your camera or did you use commander mode to get a better angle?

Hi Jeff

The SB900 was mounted straight on top, you don't have time trying to hold the 900 in the other hand in commander mode, was having enough trouble just concentrating on getting the Hummers in frame.:giggle

Cheers
Marc

raptorcaptor

Great hummer set, Marc! Your first hummer is not a Calliope though, most likely a ruby throated!

africaddict

raptorcaptor wrote:

Great hummer set, Marc! Your first hummer is not a Calliope though, most likely a ruby throated!

Thanks Glenn, I change that.

Wil Davis

That's pretty bloody impressive for the first attempt (or were you saying that tongue in cheek?). I particularly like #3 (you could almost use that in a Rolex™ ad…)

Nice job!

- Wil

africaddict

Wil Davis wrote:

That's pretty bloody impressive for the first attempt (or were you saying that tongue in cheek?)

- Wil

First attempt............promise.

grimace

dlplumer wrote:

Wonderful set clap

Couldn't agree more!!

Maestro

You such a liar! First attempt? Whatever.... Just kidding. These are spectacular. Excellent set.

africaddict

Maestro wrote:

You such a liar! First attempt? Whatever.... Just kidding. These are spectacular. Excellent set.

Put it this way, ................we certainly don't get this species in my neck of the woods, unfortunately!:cry

ride16

I love hummingbird pictures - you did a fantastic job!

NorthernFocus

Very nice

mnscott

Wow, great work Marc! Heck, if that's your first try I can't wait to see your next ones!