Nature Hummingbird

Hummingbird · **5 Likes**

Years have passed since I've photographed a hummingbird, and I lack both the dedication and talent to really do this sort of photography justice. However, earlier today, I managed to catch one buzzing around Connie's feeder that fortuitously was in sunlight. The pics below were taken with my K-1 and DA*300 hand held and later cropped without mercy. With respect to FOV, my K-3 would do better for this sort of thing, but I find that AF of my K-3/300 combo is tentative and lethargic; in my hands, at least, the K-1 and 300 do much better.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 09-24-2021, 03:13 PM

I don't think that you should wait so long for your next hummingbird images. All of these images have great detail and colors. The sunlight helps in getting good shots of these birds. I should move my feeder. Nice shots

**phx.david** · 09-24-2021, 03:19 PM

Excellent job Jer. That first one is outstanding

**eaglem** · 09-24-2021, 04:38 PM

You've excelled yourself with these great shots.

**Tonytee** · 09-24-2021, 04:53 PM

Excellent Hummingbird Photography there youngster. Pays to have patience. Maybe one of these years I'll learn that.

Thanks very much for the awesome treats.

tt

**DW58** · 09-25-2021, 11:44 AM

Nice shots Jer. Hummingbirds can be tricky to photograph for sure. But not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.

**Sailor** · 09-25-2021, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

I don't think that you should wait so long for your next hummingbird images. All of these images have great detail and colors. The sunlight helps in getting good shots of these birds. I should move my feeder. Nice shots

Thanks much, Mike!

Jer

Originally posted by phx.david

Excellent job Jer. That first one is outstanding

Thank you, David!

Jer

Originally posted by eaglem

You've excelled yourself with these great shots.

Thanks for the very kind words, EM.

Jer

Originally posted by Tonytee

Excellent Hummingbird Photography there youngster. Pays to have patience. Maybe one of these years I'll learn that.

Thanks very much for the awesome treats.

tt

Hey, Tony - I appreciate your nice comments!

Jer

Originally posted by DW58

Nice shots Jer. Hummingbirds can be tricky to photograph for sure. But not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.

Thanks, Dave.

Jer

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09-24-2021, 03:13 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105	I don't think that you should wait so long for your next hummingbird images. All of these images have great detail and colors. The sunlight helps in getting good shots of these birds. I should move my feeder. Nice shots

09-24-2021, 03:19 PM	#3
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611	Excellent job Jer. That first one is outstanding

09-24-2021, 04:38 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	You've excelled yourself with these great shots.

09-24-2021, 04:53 PM	#5
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Excellent Hummingbird Photography there youngster. Pays to have patience. Maybe one of these years I'll learn that. Thanks very much for the awesome treats. tt

09-25-2021, 11:44 AM	#6
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	Nice shots Jer. Hummingbirds can be tricky to photograph for sure. But not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.

09-25-2021, 04:10 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk I don't think that you should wait so long for your next hummingbird images. All of these images have great detail and colors. The sunlight helps in getting good shots of these birds. I should move my feeder. Nice shots Thanks much, Mike! Jer Originally posted by phx.david Excellent job Jer. That first one is outstanding Thank you, David! Jer Originally posted by eaglem You've excelled yourself with these great shots. Thanks for the very kind words, EM. Jer Originally posted by Tonytee Excellent Hummingbird Photography there youngster. Pays to have patience. Maybe one of these years I'll learn that. Thanks very much for the awesome treats. tt Hey, Tony - I appreciate your nice comments! Jer Originally posted by DW58 Nice shots Jer. Hummingbirds can be tricky to photograph for sure. But not a bad way to spend a couple of hours. Thanks, Dave. Jer