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p.1 #1 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

The humming birds loved going to the firecracker plant and this was a challenging environment to photograph them in as the branches are so close together. I managed to get one burst off on one of there visits as it approached the little bush providing a faverate image. These are all female or juveniles as the male birds migrate first.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2400s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

2) Oh, that tastes good

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2400s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2500s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

4) Eating while perched

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2500s 800 ISO -0.3 EV

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 800 ISO -0.3 EV

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2700s 800 ISO -0.3 EV

7) Extrema reach with one foot still on perch as wind separates the branches

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2700s 800 ISO -0.3 EV

Sep 29, 2025 at 07:15 AM

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p.1 #2 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Excellent captures in a difficult environment, Morris.
#5 is the 'money' shot for me. Nice shooting all around.

Greg

Sep 29, 2025 at 09:30 AM

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p.1 #3 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Excellent photos. No.4 made me chuckle. She was conserving some energy, without hovering.

And, agree with Greg from above post. #5 is the money shot.
Sreedhar.

Sep 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #4 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Morris,
Very nice captures and nicely done
Chris S.

Sep 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM

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p.1 #5 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

You really tested your AF on 4 and 6, heh, nice work Morris!

Eric

Sep 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM

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p.1 #6 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

morris wrote:
The humming birds loved going to the firecracker plant and this was a challenging environment to photograph them in as the branches are so close together. I managed to get one burst off on one of there visits as it approached the little bush providing a faverate image. These are all female or juveniles as the male birds migrate first.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris
Just beautiful Morris! I love these little creatures! Just super sharp and clear! Great feather detail!
It has been a hotter beginning to Fall than usual so my hummers are still here but it won't be long b4 they head South.
Dan

Sep 29, 2025 at 01:23 PM

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p.1 #7 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Beautiful stuff Morris. All are good with # 1,3,5,7 & 8 my picks. I think most of ours are gone now

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John

Sep 29, 2025 at 02:15 PM

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p.1 #8 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Beautiful set Morris. Enjoyed them. All. We call that bush a Mexican cigar bush or cuphea .https://plantdetectives.com/pages/the-cuphea-guide

Sep 29, 2025 at 09:38 PM

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p.1 #9 · Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Beautiful work Morris!

Sep 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM


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