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19th Year of My RTHB

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p.1 #1 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

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I have mentioned over the last several years how RTHB activity has decreased in my backyard. This years season started July17th. I have yet to photograph an adult male at home.

Of the 26 photographs I am posting, 4 were captured in Virginia. The 4 are of a dominate male who ruled his territory and claimed a branch in a blueberry bush backed up against the siding of a house.

Enjoy.

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/1600s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/3200s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV

3 Perched on Crocosmia AKA Lucifer

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/2000s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/7.1 1/4000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/7.1 1/3200s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/3200s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/1600s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/500s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV

Aug 05, 2026 at 06:47 AM

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p.1 #2 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/800s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/3200s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/2500s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/4.0 1/2000s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2500s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2500s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2500s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2500s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/1600s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

Aug 05, 2026 at 06:51 AM

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p.1 #3 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Perched on Lucifer.

Thanks for the looks and comments.

Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/1600s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV

Aug 05, 2026 at 06:53 AM

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p.1 #4 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Great work Ted. The first 3, 10, 12 and 16 are my picks from this fine set Ted.

Morris

Aug 05, 2026 at 06:55 AM

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p.1 #5 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

A beautiful set Ted.

Dave

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:30 AM

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p.1 #6 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Another wonderful set. The beautiful flowers also add to take these over the top!

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

What a Stellar set Ted, incredible. YGMV.

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:06 AM

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p.1 #8 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Exquisite !!! All those years of experience shooting Hummers really shows in these images. I always look forward to these every year. Pure eye candy !! Top tier hummer images every year. TFS YGMV

John

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:14 AM

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p.1 #9 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

OUT-frickin' - STANDING brother!!!!
The detail, the color, the bokeh, crisp images all!

My returning "lady" appeared yesterday. It was the 1st time I saw her this summer. Key word "saw".
Again OUTSTANDING photography brother!
Dan

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Aug 05, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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p.1 #10 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Terrific collection, Ted!
Douglas

Aug 05, 2026 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #11 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Nothing special here ............. EVERYTHING is exceptionally outstanding

Ohhhh my my friend, you have outdone yourself with this collection!
Favorites: 6, 15, 16 (suggest to print large), 17 (lovely vertical format), 19 (energetic), and 23 for the lucious rich coloring

YGMV these are a testament to your dedication to the subject

Karl

Aug 05, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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p.1 #12 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Fantastic series Ted!!!

Aug 05, 2026 at 05:24 PM

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p.1 #13 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Absolutely stunning work Ted!!! I thank you for inspiring me with your beautiful art.

Birdie

Aug 05, 2026 at 08:48 PM

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p.1 #14 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

morris wrote:
Great work Ted. The first 3, 10, 12 and 16 are my picks from this fine set Ted.

Morris

Thank you Morris for your reply.

Aug 06, 2026 at 07:40 AM

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p.1 #15 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

All are amazing Ted. My favorite is #16, those background colors are fantastic!
Sreedhar

Aug 06, 2026 at 08:33 AM

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p.1 #16 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Always a pleasure Ted. Remarkable !
Gary

Aug 06, 2026 at 08:41 AM

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p.1 #17 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Sometimes an image is so beautiful it just leaves you full of joy and awe. When it happens over and over again through the years, it is an absolute gift that mother nature has created and blessed you with both the opportunity to see and the talent to capture so beautifully! YGMV and thank you for sharing it with us!

Mary

Aug 06, 2026 at 10:55 AM

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p.1 #18 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

10, 14, 15 & 19 are stand outs for me Ted, just wow, what a collection!

Eric

Aug 06, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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p.1 #19 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

Dave_E wrote:
A beautiful set Ted.

Dave

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Jim Dockery wrote:
Another wonderful set. The beautiful flowers also add to take these over the top!

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louie champan wrote:
What a Stellar set Ted, incredible. YGMV.

Thank you Dave, Jim and Louie for commenting.

Aug 06, 2026 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #20 · ~~19th Year of My RTHB~~

johnohio wrote:
Exquisite !!! All those years of experience shooting Hummers really shows in these images. I always look forward to these every year. Pure eye candy !! Top tier hummer images every year. TFS YGMV

John

John, I appreciate your reply. Honored. Thanks!

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:58 PM

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