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First hummingbird of 2014 · **1 Like**

Spring is never officially here for me…until I see the first hummingbird

This is an adult female Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the only species that we see in Ohio on a regular basis. The plant, which is still in it's container from the nursery, is Cuphea 'David Verity'.

OregonRain · 05-01-2014, 08:48 AM

I bet you had to wait a while to get a shot like that! It's good!

Na Horuk · 05-01-2014, 08:50 AM

Stunning! Perfect focus and sharpness with that 300mm! Very difficult shot

charliezap · 05-01-2014, 08:59 AM

An awesome shot Bud.I'm waiting for mine to show up.For the past 3 years they have arrived here in the Boston area like clockwork on May5th-6th.The feeders are ready for them.I put them up today.--charliezap

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**Susinok** · 05-01-2014, 09:03 AM

Time for me to buy another hummingbird feeder. Mine fell apart from the sun.

Love the pictures!

mole · 05-01-2014, 07:40 PM

What a great shot! Sharp as a tack, with just enough wing blur to show the movement. And some great lines in this photo too!

**Rondec** · 05-02-2014, 03:47 AM

I guess I need to get my feeders out. It has been chilly enough around here that I thought it would be another week or two before they arrived.

Great shot, by the way Bud!

daacon · 05-02-2014, 03:48 AM

Both great shots - well done.

Bud · 05-02-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by OregonRain

I bet you had to wait a while to get a shot like that! It's good!

Since November of last year

Thanks for the comments!

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Stunning! Perfect focus and sharpness with that 300mm! Very difficult shot

Thanks!

Originally posted by charliezap

An awesome shot Bud.I'm waiting for mine to show up.For the past 3 years they have arrived here in the Boston area like clockwork on May5th-6th.The feeders are ready for them.I put them up today.--charliezap

Everything seems to be running a little behind schedule this year…here's hoping that they stick to the schedule in your area!

Originally posted by Susinok

Time for me to buy another hummingbird feeder. Mine fell apart from the sun.

Love the pictures!

Thanks, and I highly recommend a few good nectar plants, too

Liney · 05-02-2014, 07:45 PM

Fantastic shot, the sharp focus on the bird and the flower but the blur on the wings just emphasises the effect. Grace and effort on the part of the subject and a wonderful record of it.

luis garcia · 05-04-2014, 06:44 PM

fantastic

**grzesiek** · 05-04-2014, 07:39 PM

Very sharp beautiful photo

OnTheWeb · 05-05-2014, 12:26 PM

Excellent.

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OregonRain New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 16	I bet you had to wait a while to get a shot like that! It's good!

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Stunning! Perfect focus and sharpness with that 300mm! Very difficult shot

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Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478	Time for me to buy another hummingbird feeder. Mine fell apart from the sun. Love the pictures!

05-01-2014, 07:40 PM	#6
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	What a great shot! Sharp as a tack, with just enough wing blur to show the movement. And some great lines in this photo too!

05-02-2014, 03:47 AM	#7
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	I guess I need to get my feeders out. It has been chilly enough around here that I thought it would be another week or two before they arrived. Great shot, by the way Bud!

05-02-2014, 03:48 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Both great shots - well done.

05-02-2014, 02:33 PM	#9
Bud Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Originally posted by OregonRain I bet you had to wait a while to get a shot like that! It's good! Since November of last year Thanks for the comments! Originally posted by Na Horuk Stunning! Perfect focus and sharpness with that 300mm! Very difficult shot Thanks! Originally posted by charliezap An awesome shot Bud.I'm waiting for mine to show up.For the past 3 years they have arrived here in the Boston area like clockwork on May5th-6th.The feeders are ready for them.I put them up today.--charliezap Everything seems to be running a little behind schedule this year…here's hoping that they stick to the schedule in your area! Originally posted by Susinok Time for me to buy another hummingbird feeder. Mine fell apart from the sun. Love the pictures! Thanks, and I highly recommend a few good nectar plants, too

05-02-2014, 07:45 PM	#10
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Fantastic shot, the sharp focus on the bird and the flower but the blur on the wings just emphasises the effect. Grace and effort on the part of the subject and a wonderful record of it.

05-04-2014, 06:44 PM	#11
luis garcia Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 64	fantastic

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grzesiek Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oak Lawn IL. Posts: 128	Very sharp beautiful photo

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OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791	Excellent.

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