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An Anna's hummingbird taking a short break before it chases the next hummingbird away from the feeder. The background is an oak tree trunk.

**joelbolden** · 04-10-2020, 05:29 AM

Nice and clear. We only get Ruby Throated around here.

**ToddK** · 04-10-2020, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by joelbolden

Nice and clear. We only get Ruby Throated around here.

Thanks! These guys are my year-round freeloaders. I usually have three or four but in the spring after they hatch there are quite a few more until they disperse at about this time.

**Sailor** · 04-10-2020, 06:38 AM

First class, Todd. A handsome little critter well photographed.

Jer

**ToddK** · 04-10-2020, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

First class, Todd. A handsome little critter well photographed.

Jer

Thank you Jer!

**Apet-Sure** · 04-10-2020, 01:43 PM

Beautiful, and crispy at f4! The in-depth review said it was good wide open. I think my 60-250 might be front focusing a little based on a series of shots a few days ago. Haven't tested it with a chart yet. Or it may be the loose nut behind the viewfinder.

**ToddK** · 04-10-2020, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Beautiful, and crispy at f4! The in-depth review said it was good wide open. I think my 60-250 might be front focusing a little based on a series of shots a few days ago. Haven't tested it with a chart yet. Or it may be the loose nut behind the viewfinder.

Thank you! I was very careful with this shot. The bird was landing in the same spot, so I got out my tripod and slowed down the shutter speed to keep the ISO lower. I find the lens gets very good results wide open if you take time with it.

**K2 to K50** · 04-10-2020, 06:29 PM

A very nice shot, Todd! Great detail in the plumage.

I am wondering if, perhaps, this little fellow might be pondering why he wasn't born a condor, so all he had to do was spread his wings and ride the thermals, instead of having to frantically beat his wings so many times a second?

**DW58** · 04-11-2020, 06:29 AM

Beautiful shot Todd. Couldn't have asked for a better color scheme.

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04-10-2020, 05:29 AM	#2
joelbolden Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Stormstown, Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 605	Nice and clear. We only get Ruby Throated around here.

04-10-2020, 06:10 AM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by joelbolden Nice and clear. We only get Ruby Throated around here. Thanks! These guys are my year-round freeloaders. I usually have three or four but in the spring after they hatch there are quite a few more until they disperse at about this time.

04-10-2020, 06:38 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	First class, Todd. A handsome little critter well photographed. Jer

04-10-2020, 12:18 PM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor First class, Todd. A handsome little critter well photographed. Jer Thank you Jer!

04-10-2020, 01:43 PM	#6
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	Beautiful, and crispy at f4! The in-depth review said it was good wide open. I think my 60-250 might be front focusing a little based on a series of shots a few days ago. Haven't tested it with a chart yet. Or it may be the loose nut behind the viewfinder.

04-10-2020, 04:15 PM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Beautiful, and crispy at f4! The in-depth review said it was good wide open. I think my 60-250 might be front focusing a little based on a series of shots a few days ago. Haven't tested it with a chart yet. Or it may be the loose nut behind the viewfinder. Thank you! I was very careful with this shot. The bird was landing in the same spot, so I got out my tripod and slowed down the shutter speed to keep the ISO lower. I find the lens gets very good results wide open if you take time with it.

04-10-2020, 06:29 PM	#8
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	A very nice shot, Todd! Great detail in the plumage. I am wondering if, perhaps, this little fellow might be pondering why he wasn't born a condor, so all he had to do was spread his wings and ride the thermals, instead of having to frantically beat his wings so many times a second?

04-11-2020, 06:29 AM	#9
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Beautiful shot Todd. Couldn't have asked for a better color scheme.

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