Nature That's why they are called "ruby throated humming birds"

That's why they are called "ruby throated humming birds" · 06:42 PM

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It seems that it has been a long while that I have been back to the forum but with Spring time having arrived I have been really busy around the home 20 sprucing up the surroundings and still working 40 plus hours a week at Generous Electric.

My hummingbird showed up from his Winter hiatus on schedule the other day and today I made a point of getting at least one shot.It was darkish and raining and I used the flash to provide the lighting which doesn't phase him in the least. Hopefully when I get caught up with my Springtime chores I'll have more time for myself and right now it looks like July 29th will be my last day at G.E. Time does fly by.--charliezap

Coeurdechene · 05-04-2011, 07:29 PM

wow..great shot..and the bird is amazing.

**Bob Harris** · 05-04-2011, 08:13 PM

Charlie, great shot, I have taken hundreds of hummingbird photos and never able to get the throat color that vibrant. Glad the birds are back for you to enjoy. Bob

**Sailor** · 05-05-2011, 05:10 AM

Capn, I've been trying to get a decent shot of one of the characters for two or three years and I've been an abject failure in this regard (in many regards according to my wife).

Congratulations on making the grade!

Jer

charliezap · 05-05-2011, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by Coeurdechene

wow..great shot..and the bird is amazing.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Charlie, great shot, I have taken hundreds of hummingbird photos and never able to get the throat color that vibrant. Glad the birds are back for you to enjoy. Bob

Originally posted by Sailor

Capn, I've been trying to get a decent shot of one of the characters for two or three years and I've been an abject failure in this regard (in many regards according to my wife).

Congratulations on making the grade!

Jer

Thanks guys..The hbirds are quite fearless and you can stand right next to the feeder and fire away even with flash which really accentuates the throat area.I took this shot from about 6-7 ft away through an open window with the DA 55-300.By the time that the Summer is over I should have a slew of shots of this little guy who shares this feeder with only his mate.--capn zap

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05-04-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	wow..great shot..and the bird is amazing.

05-04-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Charlie, great shot, I have taken hundreds of hummingbird photos and never able to get the throat color that vibrant. Glad the birds are back for you to enjoy. Bob

05-05-2011, 05:10 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Capn, I've been trying to get a decent shot of one of the characters for two or three years and I've been an abject failure in this regard (in many regards according to my wife). Congratulations on making the grade! Jer

05-05-2011, 06:19 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Coeurdechene wow..great shot..and the bird is amazing. Originally posted by Bob Harris Charlie, great shot, I have taken hundreds of hummingbird photos and never able to get the throat color that vibrant. Glad the birds are back for you to enjoy. Bob Originally posted by Sailor Capn, I've been trying to get a decent shot of one of the characters for two or three years and I've been an abject failure in this regard (in many regards according to my wife). Congratulations on making the grade! Jer Thanks guys..The hbirds are quite fearless and you can stand right next to the feeder and fire away even with flash which really accentuates the throat area.I took this shot from about 6-7 ft away through an open window with the DA 55-300.By the time that the Summer is over I should have a slew of shots of this little guy who shares this feeder with only his mate.--capn zap