Hummers and Small Insects
p.1 #1Hummers and Small Insects
I had the blessing of having a couple of female Ruby Throated Hummingbirds visit over the past few days ! I love these little gems . So hard to fathom that these tiny winged wonders migrate over 1000 miles from Central America to the US. They cross the Gulf of Mexico which is estimated to take them 18 to 22 hours ! Many Native American cultures believe them to be messengers . Carrying messages from spiritual realms symbolizing good luck, healing and love.
In the last shot, the fly is blowing a bubble. This is believed to be done to help regulate their body temperatures.
Thank you for looking. I hope you enjoy. Your thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated.
Birdie
“Like the hummingbird sipping nectar from every flower, I fly joyfully through my days, seeing beauty in everything.” – Amethyst Wyldfyre
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In the last shot, the fly is blowing a bubble. This is believed to be done to help regulate their body temperatures.
Thank you for looking. I hope you enjoy. Your thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated.
Birdie
“Like the hummingbird sipping nectar from every flower, I fly joyfully through my days, seeing beauty in everything.” – Amethyst Wyldfyre
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ILCE-7RM5 300mm f/2.8 1/640s 4000 ISO -0.3 EV
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ILCE-7RM5 300mm f/2.8 1/1000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-7RM5 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens 300mm f/4.0 1/800s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-7RM5 100mm f/8.0 1/160s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-7RM5 140mm f/9.0 1/400s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
May 08, 2026 at 11:30 AM
p.1 #2Hummers and Small Insects
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.
Sreedhar
Sreedhar
May 08, 2026 at 12:39 PM
p.1 #3Hummers and Small Insects
Incredible work Birdie! I love the last shot and how the fly's hairs look like they are laced up.
Seeing the 140mm in your exif makes me wanna ask if that is your new 100mm macro with the 1.4x on it?
Eric
Seeing the 140mm in your exif makes me wanna ask if that is your new 100mm macro with the 1.4x on it?
Eric
May 08, 2026 at 01:13 PM
p.1 #4Hummers and Small Insects
guywithgas wrote:
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.
Sreedhar
Thank you . I have not seen it , so thanks for the link.
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Erictator wrote:
Incredible work Birdie! I love the last shot and how the fly's hairs look like they are laced up.
Seeing the 140mm in your exif makes me wanna ask if that is your new 100mm macro with the 1.4x on it?
Eric
Thanks Eric. Yes, it was the 100mm macro with 1.4 TC
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.
Sreedhar
Thank you . I have not seen it , so thanks for the link.
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Erictator wrote:
Incredible work Birdie! I love the last shot and how the fly's hairs look like they are laced up.
Seeing the 140mm in your exif makes me wanna ask if that is your new 100mm macro with the 1.4x on it?
Eric
Thanks Eric. Yes, it was the 100mm macro with 1.4 TC
May 08, 2026 at 02:20 PM
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p.1 #6Hummers and Small Insects
These are so fantastic. #1 has a dreamlike quality. Great stuff.
May 08, 2026 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #7Hummers and Small Insects
All standouts as usual Birdie. #4 is pretty special.
Gary
Gary
May 08, 2026 at 03:53 PM
p.1 #8Hummers and Small Insects
guywithgas wrote:
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.
Sreedhar
Yesterday was David's 100th birthday!
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.
Sreedhar
Yesterday was David's 100th birthday!
May 08, 2026 at 04:13 PM
p.1 #9Hummers and Small Insects
Great work as always Roberta. That last one is educational with the bubble and a super photo
Morris
Morris
May 08, 2026 at 04:14 PM
p.1 #10Hummers and Small Insects
morris wrote:
SreedharYesterday was David's 100th birthday!
Indeed Morris. HIs contributions are unmatched!
Sreedhar
guywithgas wrote
Great compositions and backgrounds, Birdie. Yes, how the humming birds survive with their tiny bodies is a wonder. If you have not already see this, you will definitely enjoy watching this. An hour documentary with David Attenborough's narration.Sreedhar
Indeed Morris. HIs contributions are unmatched!
Sreedhar
May 08, 2026 at 04:15 PM