A Few Hummingbirds
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I think hummingbirds are one of the toughest to capture for me. Here are a couple shot with a 20D and the little Tamron 200-500.
Looking forlorn on my back fence
Fighting over territory
Hovering
Looking forlorn on my back fence
Fighting over territory
Hovering
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I agree I've not had much luck catching the little bastards...sorry about the language but that is what they have been come to be known in my house:D
Dave
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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!"
But, there is a branch in my backyard where they can sit and guard the feeder - they believe it is theirs. So, if you are patient enough, sooner or later one will perch for a brief period.
Here is one on the perch - this is about 1/4 of a frame from a 20D at ISO 800
They are fun to watch hunting for the feeder when Nightingale takes it down to refill it.
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How do hummingbirds fight? They're built so strangely I can't imagine any kind of offensive moves on their part.
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I agree that getting sufficient DOF and high enough shutter speed at a low ISO can be challenging in anything less than bright sunlight. These were shot in the shade, with fill flash.
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