Hummingbird on my feeder
p.1 #1Hummingbird on my feeder
The little guys have been coming in for about two weeks now and this is the first pic I've been fairly happy with, albeit just a perched pose. I haven't yet gotten a good hovering shot but I'm going to keep working at it.
Thanks for looking.
Joe
Thanks for looking.
Joe
NIKON D4S 400.0 mm f/2.8 lens 550mm f/4.0 1/3200s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
May 06, 2026 at 05:03 AM
p.1 #2Hummingbird on my feeder
Pretty shot Joe. Just a suggestion, something I often do around the feeder. Clip a decorative branch off a tree, something very skinny and light, and attach it to something very close to the feeder. I find that the birds like having a spot to rest in between feedings and it gives you an opportunity to capture them in a natural setting. Just a thought.
Gary
Gary
May 06, 2026 at 11:57 AM
p.1 #4Hummingbird on my feeder
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Pretty shot Joe. Just a suggestion, something I often do around the feeder. Clip a decorative branch off a tree, something very skinny and light, and attach it to something very close to the feeder. I find that the birds like having a spot to rest in between feedings and it gives you an opportunity to capture them in a natural setting. Just a thought.
Gary
Thank you Gary. That's a great idea. I had thought of moving the feeder closer to the tree line but I like your idea better. I really appreciate it.
May 06, 2026 at 04:52 PM
p.1 #5Hummingbird on my feeder
douter wrote:
Nicely captured and presented, Joe!
Douglas
Thank you Douglas, much appreciated. These little guys are tough to get! 😁
May 06, 2026 at 04:53 PM
p.1 #6Hummingbird on my feeder
Joe Mags wrote:
GaryThank you Gary. That's a great idea. I had thought of moving the feeder closer to the tree line but I like your idea better. I really appreciate it.
Sure thing. The fun part of that is you can pretty much switch the branches out once in a while for a different look. Good luck !
sum1sgrampa wrote
Pretty shot Joe. Just a suggestion, something I often do around the feeder. Clip a decorative branch off a tree, something very skinny and light, and attach it to something very close to the feeder. I find that the birds like having a spot to rest in between feedings and it gives you an opportunity to capture them in a natural setting. Just a thought.Gary
Sure thing. The fun part of that is you can pretty much switch the branches out once in a while for a different look. Good luck !
May 06, 2026 at 04:56 PM
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p.1 #7Hummingbird on my feeder
Great capture, sweet color. That Hummer looks intrigued by the glass of the feeder
Karl
Karl
May 06, 2026 at 05:06 PM
p.1 #8Hummingbird on my feeder
Wonderful shot and great exposure on him ! I just started seeing some here yesterday, so glad they showed up.
I also do what Gary suggested about the branch. It does work and helps getting some perched shots. No matter what side of the feeder I am on , they always seem to fly to the opposite side to drink. Years ago, I was advised to tape off some of the feeder holes, so you can know where they will be. I use gaffers tape .
Wishing lots of hummer visits and opportunities!
Birdie
I also do what Gary suggested about the branch. It does work and helps getting some perched shots. No matter what side of the feeder I am on , they always seem to fly to the opposite side to drink. Years ago, I was advised to tape off some of the feeder holes, so you can know where they will be. I use gaffers tape .
Wishing lots of hummer visits and opportunities!
Birdie
May 06, 2026 at 05:10 PM
p.1 #9Hummingbird on my feeder
Karl Witt wrote:
Great capture, sweet color. That Hummer looks intrigued by the glass of the feeder
Karl
Thank you Karl. They sure don't stick around long. A quick sip and then they zoom back into the woods.
May 06, 2026 at 06:15 PM
p.1 #10Hummingbird on my feeder
birdied wrote:
Wonderful shot and great exposure on him ! I just started seeing some here yesterday, so glad they showed up.
I also do what Gary suggested about the branch. It does work and helps getting some perched shots. No matter what side of the feeder I am on , they always seem to fly to the opposite side to drink. Years ago, I was advised to tape off some of the feeder holes, so you can know where they will be. I use gaffers tape .
Wishing lots of hummer visits and opportunities!
Birdie
Thank you so much Birdie. I will definitely try and get some more natural shots. I'm getting a few visitors every day. Definitely challenging but fun.
May 06, 2026 at 06:17 PM
p.1 #11Hummingbird on my feeder
Great shot Joe. Beautiful feeder, now try for some "as suggested " on perches nearby or hovering shots just off the feeder. Keep up the good work !!
John
John
May 07, 2026 at 04:46 AM
p.1 #12Hummingbird on my feeder
johnohio wrote:
Great shot Joe. Beautiful feeder, now try for some "as suggested " on perches nearby or hovering shots just off the feeder. Keep up the good work !!
John
Thanks John. I will definitely be trying that technique. I've gotten some hovering shots without the feeder but nothing good yet. I'm gonna keep working it.
May 07, 2026 at 08:55 AM