1st Post: Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
edited November 9, 2009 in Wildlife
Hi all, this is my first post but have been lurking for a few months now.
Here are some shots I took early this summer of some Hummers on my deck using my 5DII, 300 IS 2.8 w/1.4 EXT., and multi flash (HSS)

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  • Don KondraDon Kondra Registered Users Posts: 630 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2009
    Very nice captures, good first post mwink.gif

    I'm a sucker for the frozen wing movement...

    Cheers, Don
    Don Kondra - Furniture Designer/Maker
    Product Photography
    My Acreage Bird Photographs
  • craig_dcraig_d Registered Users Posts: 911 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2009
    Very pretty. I particularly like the lighting in the first one.
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    Got bored with digital and went back to film.
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2009
    Beautiful shots and Welcome:>)))
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 2, 2009
    :wow
    Don Kondra wrote:
    Very nice captures, good first post mwink.gif
    I'm a sucker for the frozen wing movement...
    Cheers, Don
    Thanks Don.....beer.gif
    I checked out your site and was very impressed with your woodworking skills....thumb.gif
  • RichSwannerRichSwanner Registered Users Posts: 56 Big grins
    edited November 3, 2009
    Very nice...my Annas fight all the time....Rich
    1Ds MkII + 1DMkII N + L's ....I can't Paint ..so I do this
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2009
    Don Kondra wrote:
    Very nice captures, good first post mwink.gif

    I'm a sucker for the frozen wing movement...

    Cheers, Don

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    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2009
    Congrats on leaving your lurker mode. clap.gif Excellent set.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 3, 2009
    craig_d wrote:
    Very pretty. I particularly like the lighting in the first one.

    Thanks Craig....
  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 3, 2009
    Gale wrote:
    Beautiful shots and Welcome:>)))
    Thanks very much....
  • alexfalexf Registered Users Posts: 436 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2009
    Very well done!
    AlexFeldsteinPhotography.com
    Nikon D700, D300, D80 and assorted glass, old and new.
  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 4, 2009
    RichSwanner wrote:
    Very nice...my Annas fight all the time....Rich

    Thanks Rich, my Ruby Throats do the same....very aggressive and territorial little boogers......nod.gif
  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2009
    Harryb wrote:
    Congrats on leaving your lurker mode. clap.gif Excellent set.

    Much appreciated.....
  • z06jimz06jim Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited November 6, 2009
    alexf wrote:
    Very well done!

    Thank you very much....
  • Aspecto5Aspecto5 Registered Users Posts: 311 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2009
    That first pic could be a good drinking and driving ad. His eye looks a little sleepy. Lol! Great images!
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