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matthewo
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Just setup this humming bird feeder a few days ago.

I dislike the ones with the fake looking flowers. my wife had this great feeder that allows for the bird to be well away from the feeder, and is not too obstructive to the image. the last photo is the camera setup, using the screened in porch as a "blind"

hope you enjoy, I never really tried to photograph humming birds before, but in enjoy it, the shutter speed can be low(as they hover around in one place), and even with little lighting on this overcast day I was able to get good exposure with a little fill flash.

also it was raining so you may see specs of rain drops.

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7) Bees like it too


8) The setup



Aug 16, 2013 at 01:15 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Backyard Hummingbirds


stepped back out for a few more

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11)



Aug 16, 2013 at 05:36 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Looks like an excellent setup to practice your hummer photography. You don't want to over flash the subject, so be careful. #1 & 5 are my picks.


Aug 16, 2013 at 06:29 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Very nice shots. 1 & 5 are my picks as well

Birdie



Aug 16, 2013 at 06:50 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Nicely done Matthew. It's 1 and 2 for me. I always like to see shots of peoples setups too ~ Ron


Aug 16, 2013 at 08:56 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Nice set. I've had my feeder out for a couple months, but have not seen a single hummer. Really nice shots. Like the blind too


Aug 16, 2013 at 09:04 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Thanks guys. I will be easy on the flash. I rarely use it, but it was very dark today and the flash kept me from using 5000 iso down to around 800 so although some maybe a little hot and #2 has basically a black background, i just dislike high iso even with a FF


Aug 16, 2013 at 09:26 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Very nice set

Morris



Aug 16, 2013 at 09:37 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Backyard Hummingbirds


nice job on the hummingbirds Matthew


Aug 17, 2013 at 04:12 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Great shots.

I vote for 2 and 9.

2 because it is quite unusual with the dark background and the way the perch forms a leading line right to the bird...and the water drops are cool!

9 becuase the bird is totally in focus...also quite unusual.



Aug 17, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Great hummers, Matthew! My pick is #2. I like how this one is perched and the raindrops are clinging to the hook.
Cool photo set up too!
Nancy



Aug 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Beautiful set of hummer pics Matthew.Love those raindrops that stayed on the hummer's head!


Aug 26, 2013 at 11:55 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Backyard Hummingbirds


Terrific shots Matthew, well done!
David



Aug 27, 2013 at 01:47 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Backyard Hummingbirds


You got some nice Hummer shots Matthew and I know what a blast they are to shoot
A nod to your better half for the innovation but I recommend you get out there with them
They won't be shy and you can try your hand at capturing them at MFD of your lens!

Tom



Aug 27, 2013 at 08:04 PM





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