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Posted these shots in 2012, but someone on the Canon forum requested them. Since that is now an archived thread and the images deleted, I have to re-post them.

Like creating a set for a movie, it does not matter what the overall look is, only what your camera will capture.


EDIT: I should add that it is best to have the bathing area located 3-4 feet above the ground. Not only does this allow an easier shooting height, but makes it less likely that a cat can easily capture a hummer. It is also desirable to have some shrubbery located directly above. This makes the hummers feel more secure from attacks by flying predators and provides a nearby perch to use before and after bathing.

Also, their preferred depth of water for bathing is only 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep. If the water is deeper, try placing flat rocks in the water that are just slightly under the surface.


jjoejr wrote:
Imagemaster Wrote: and many requested that I provide info on how to set up a bathing area for hummers, which I did.

I must have missed this. Anyone have a link to this please?



























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May 29, 2016 at 02:56 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Hummingbird bathing setup


AWESOME

what lens was this shot with? (the final shots that is)



May 29, 2016 at 02:59 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Thanks. 300 f2.8 on 1D4.


May 29, 2016 at 03:04 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Thank you so much for posting this Tony. What a fabulous idea.


May 29, 2016 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Hummingbird bathing setup


I've never seen this setup. As a fall migration hummer photographer it adds another dimension to my setups. No doubt it would work on my small yard birds also. Images are flawless. Thanx for posting.


May 29, 2016 at 06:11 PM
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I'm glad you reposted these Tony ~ Ron


May 29, 2016 at 06:52 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Thanks for sharing. This is so cool. Lovely photos.



May 29, 2016 at 07:39 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Wow, great setup!


May 29, 2016 at 08:53 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Superb shot and thanks very much for detail setup, Tony.

-Tam



May 30, 2016 at 01:00 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Hummingbird bathing setup


cool set-up and captures


May 30, 2016 at 06:32 AM
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Very cool, even in replay mode. I can duplicate the set up, but I'm a touch short on hummers. There is always a catch.


May 30, 2016 at 07:27 AM
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May 30, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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KCollett wrote:
Very cool, even in replay mode. I can duplicate the set up, but I'm a touch short on hummers. There is always a catch.


You could try using hot water in your hummer spa Ken ~ Ron




May 30, 2016 at 02:15 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Fantastic!!


May 30, 2016 at 02:35 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Very nice of you to share this Tony
Great info and images

Thank you

Chris



May 30, 2016 at 03:07 PM
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Thanks Tony for reposting this.


May 30, 2016 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Nice set up Tony. Thank you for sharing.
Jason



May 30, 2016 at 03:57 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Nice


Jun 01, 2016 at 02:45 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Tag and save. What a wonderful idea! TFS


Jun 01, 2016 at 05:20 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Hummingbird bathing setup


Awesome Tony!

CB



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