Nature Shooting a Hummingbird from Close Range

Shooting a Hummingbird from Close Range · **7 Likes**

I was photographing butterflies in a backyard shrub when a juvenile Ruby Throated Hummingbird decided to feed right next to me about 4 feet from the end of my lens. I was only able to get a few shots with the entire bird in the frame, and that was after backing off a step. It hung around long enough for me to take over 20 shots, but many were too close or out of focus. These are the best of the lot.

**MikeNArk** · 09-25-2022, 08:38 AM

Good shots, Todd. You achieved good focus in those closeups. Looks like good light helped. I like those flowers that the hummingbird was feeding on, also. Well done.

**Kiddo70** · 09-25-2022, 03:14 PM

It’s fun, isn’t it? Really nice series.

**ToddK** · 09-26-2022, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Good shots, Todd. You achieved good focus in those closeups. Looks like good light helped. I like those flowers that the hummingbird was feeding on, also. Well done.

Thanks Mike! Good light was a real help, and luckily I had the right settings when it showed up.

Originally posted by Kiddo70

It’s fun, isn’t it? Really nice series.

It really is fun to shoot them! Thanks so much Kiddo!

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09-25-2022, 08:38 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239	Good shots, Todd. You achieved good focus in those closeups. Looks like good light helped. I like those flowers that the hummingbird was feeding on, also. Well done.

09-25-2022, 03:14 PM	#3
Kiddo70 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,421	It’s fun, isn’t it? Really nice series.

09-26-2022, 05:02 PM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Good shots, Todd. You achieved good focus in those closeups. Looks like good light helped. I like those flowers that the hummingbird was feeding on, also. Well done. Thanks Mike! Good light was a real help, and luckily I had the right settings when it showed up. Originally posted by Kiddo70 It’s fun, isn’t it? Really nice series. It really is fun to shoot them! Thanks so much Kiddo!