I don't get around much due to some physical issues so I find myself relaxing in a chair and watching for the birds. After three weeks I finally gave up on the store bought nectar and made my own. Within three hours I had visitors. I am only 5 months into this photography adventure so I am really happy! Anyway, I hope you enjoy and constructive criticism is welcome.

[sumrall]

Great captures on your hummer. Enjoy the hobby!

[Bob Harris]

WOW, great captures, all of them. If you step up your ss to about 1200, you should be able to freeze the wings if you want to experiment a bit. Bob

[wcchamp18]

Great captures on your hummer. Enjoy the hobby!

Sumrall, glad you approve!

WOW, great captures, all of them. If you step up your ss to about 1200, you should be able to freeze the wings if you want to experiment a bit. Bob

Bob, glad you like them and I appreciate the recommendations. I will certainly be playing with the SS, aperture and ISO as needed. I look forward to more practice.

[RobG]

I agree with Bob - Wow! Knowing how tiny hummingbirds are, and how fast they move, those are amazing images.

[Bob Harris]

You know, it seems that using the flash also froze the wings. It has been a while since I have seen or photographed these beauties, but it seems that worked very well. Looking forward to more photos. Bob

[Danny Delcambre]

Good capture! Try for freeze the wings. I have a lot pictures of hummingbirds. I use DA 50-200 lens. Now I use my FA 50mm 1.4 I stand to shoot the pictures of hummingbird only 1 feet because Humnmingbird trust me. Smile. I posted the pictures on pentaxforums. Smile

[wcchamp18]

I agree with Bob - Wow! Knowing how tiny hummingbirds are, and how fast they move, those are amazing images.

Rob, I am so glad you like them! It makes me happy to have others enjoy my efforts.

You know, it seems that using the flash also froze the wings. It has been a while since I have seen or photographed these beauties, but it seems that worked very well. Looking forward to more photos. Bob

Bob, I am honored you stopped i twice! Yes, using the flash helped a lot. The day prior I tried without a flash but they came out too dark and my SS was too fast that it showed no motion at all. Trial and error!

Good capture! Try for freeze the wings. I have a lot pictures of hummingbirds. I use DA 50-200 lens. Now I use my FA 50mm 1.4 I stand to shoot the pictures of hummingbird only 1 feet because Humnmingbird trust me. Smile. I posted the pictures on pentaxforums. Smile

Danny, Thanks for stopping in. I do want to freeze the wings but at the same time show a little motion. It will take me time. Also, the Hummers are not very used to me yet but as time goes on I will get closer. When the time comes I will have a few of my other lenses ready! Thanks for the recommendations and I will certainly take a look at you photos.

[Danny Delcambre]

It was about 5 years ago with my old K10D.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/151963-nature-my-old-k10d.html#post1580303

[wcchamp18]

It was about 5 years ago with my old K10D.
It was my old K10D.

Very nice! I saw the hummer shot in your gallery also.

[crewl1]

Great shot there! The hummers that visit me like the 4 to 1 water to sugar mix best
Look forward to seeing many more from you.

[wcchamp18]

Great shot there! The hummers that visit me like the 4 to 1 water to sugar mix best
Look forward to seeing many more from you.

Crewl1, I'm glad you like the shots. BTW, 4:1 is the exact mixture I am now using.

[rboe]

Very nice shots. Wish I had shots that good so early in the game. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Ron

[Danny Delcambre]

Hummingbird - Pentax User Photo Gallery

[joe.penn]

Excellent shots Tracy! Awesome too you got these first time out with your new YN-560 flash



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