Your state of Louisiana has up to 15 hummingbird species each winter...in people's backyards. There are people who band the hummers - and these "vagrants" from the west coast, rocky mountains and even Central America return to the same backyards sometimes for several years in a row. How is this known? People band the hummers...and you can get a sense of what species are where by reading this listserv:
Warkari wrote:
Absolutely gorgeous set, Birdie. 1 & 2 are my picks
Amit
Appreciate it Amit.
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genemiller wrote:
Exquisite hummingbird series, Birdie! Once more you amaze us with your palette of brilliant colors. My favorite is the second photo, truly a masterpiece!
Gene
You are very kind Gene, thank you.
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AGeoJO wrote:
Birdie, I am glad the dot sight works out for you as it does for me. The first two images stand out for me although they all are wonderful. YGMV!
Joshua
Thanks Joshua. Probably not what most use it for, but it helps.
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dclark wrote:
These are all excellent images (as per usual), but the second one is extraordinary. The red glow on the bird is something I have never seen. It really unifies the image of the bird and the blossom.
Dave
Thanks Dave, glad you like it.
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bobbytan wrote:
Great set, Birdie! Happy to hear that the Dot Sight is working for you.
Appreciate it Bobby, thank you.
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beavens wrote:
FM should have you, Ted and BB put together a huge feature on hummingbirds.
As top-notch as ever, Birdie!!
Jeff
Thanks so much Jeff. I really appreciate it.
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Razsim wrote:
Excellent set Birdie, #2 is my pick, looks like there is a red light bulb in the flower reflecting on the Hummingbird
Raz
Thanks Raz. The sun was hitting the flower just right.
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Lynda wrote:
Just gorgeous Birdie and will be a wonderful thing to look back and enjoy when snow is on the ground. Love them.
Sweet images, Birdie! How did I miss this post? Oh, I was in Ecuador when you first posted this and the internet connection there. at least at the spots I was, was... well, .
Bear Dale wrote:
Hummingbirds.....wow...always so impressed when I see photos of these birds.
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randomguy wrote:
Great hummingbird shots! And good tip about the dot sight, going to check that one out myself soon.
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rdcny wrote:
Your state of Louisiana has up to 15 hummingbird species each winter...in people's backyards. There are people who band the hummers - and these "vagrants" from the west coast, rocky mountains and even Central America return to the same backyards sometimes for several years in a row. How is this known? People band the hummers...and you can get a sense of what species are where by reading this listserv:
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Just perfect ! Each and every one.
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royd63uk wrote:
stunning images
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surfnron wrote:
A great job on these Birdie. The first two stand out ~ Ron
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shibutg wrote:
Stunning set Birdie! My picks are 1 through 7! Did you use any flash?
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bibek wrote:
Birdie at a loss of words. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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James McQueen wrote:
Super awesome Birdie.
-Jim
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Pius Sullivan wrote:
Over the top, Birdie.
Pius
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AGeoJO wrote:
Sweet images, Birdie! How did I miss this post? Oh, I was in Ecuador when you first posted this and the internet connection there. at least at the spots I was, was... well, .
Joshua
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bobbytan wrote:
Great set, Birdie! My pick is #2 because the red cast on the Rubbie's body!
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Stunning set Birdie !
Ronny //
Thanks everyone for the very kind words. They are greatly appreciated.
birdied wrote:
I haven't seen a hummingbird in a couple of weeks. Four days ago, a few migrants passed through and visited for a bit.
Haven't seen them today, so they may have headed on to another stop along the way.
I can't really express how wonderful it was to get to spend some time with them.
I don't know if others have an issue following these small quick birds in the viewfinder like I do. I was constantly taking my eye from the viewfinder and hearing myself say where did it go ?? Consequently , I would miss opportunities. This week, I tried the Olympus Dot Sight . I was skeptical , but willing to give it a try. Much to my surprise it opened up a whole new viewing experience. I could see the area and where they went !. I know my application ( small birds /bees with lots of foliage ) is not typically what most bird photographers would use it for . However expanding my field of view certainly helped me.
As always your nits , suggestions and comments are most appreciated.
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy
Birdie ...Show more → You did well birdie. Hummers are very hard to track unless you do a feeder prop setup
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