In looking over my last hummingbird images from my previous posting I realized I wasn't all that happy with them. This afternoon I decided that I could do much better. With that in mind I waited for a break in the weather and headed into the backyard. I watched where they were landing and then focused on the backgrounds behind their landing spots. I found that the dark forest worked the best. In editing the images this evening I'm really happy with how they came out. Merry Christmas, chris
All images were created with a Canon 7D and a Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD, All images were at 600mm. The camera was supported on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod with a Bogen ballhead. Camera settings used were AV mode, ISO 1600 F8.0 shutter speeds varied. #TeamCanon
All images were created with a Canon 7D and a Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD, All images were at 600mm. The camera was supported on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod with a Bogen ballhead. Camera settings used were AV mode, ISO 1600 F8.0 shutter speeds varied. #TeamCanon
Very nice shots! Do you know what kind of hummingbirds these are? I just put a post on my own blog about a hummer who looked a lot like the one on the right. I'm thinking Anna's Hummingbird, but really don't know.
ReplyDeleteHmmnn... sorry for the long delay Split Pea Traveler. I responded to your question earlier but I can see now that it didn't post. You are correct in that these are Anna's Hummingbirds! All of these are males.
DeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for such a nice comment, Jenny Owen.
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Thank you Marie. It's fun to photograph them when they are perched because it just involves setting up near their perch with a good background behind them and patiently waiting for them to return from feeding.
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