Hummers

Hummers · 01:15 AM

I've been trying my hand at hummingbirds recently.

The first one was when I was using CF to track the hummer and I was pleasantly surprised at the effect.

J.Scott · 06-08-2009, 03:07 AM

Great shots Gary!
I like the surreal look of the first one. It looks to have been painted.

**Sailor** · 06-08-2009, 04:55 AM

These look really good, Gary. I never can capture these little devils, but your shots make me want to try again.

Jer

daacon · 06-08-2009, 06:25 AM

These are pesky quick little buggers for sure - nice series. Some real good ones in there I love #3

Igilligan · 06-08-2009, 11:14 AM

I have not used CAF enough, but I like the weird oof area of the first one.

And I like the "Stand-off" in the 3rd one... They get so territorial over a gallon of sugar water...

But my fave hummer shots are the ones on branches... It is how we rarely see them and they always seem so 'at peace' when they are hidden away on a branch...

Did you say what lens you were using???

Damn Brit · 06-08-2009, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Great shots Gary!
I like the surreal look of the first one. It looks to have been painted.

Thanks Jeff, I'm glad I'm not the only one that likes that first one.

Originally posted by Sailor

These look really good, Gary. I never can capture these little devils, but your shots make me want to try again.

Jer

Thanks Jer, luckily they are at my place of work and I'm the one who keeps the feeder full so they are quite used to me.

Originally posted by daacon

These are pesky quick little buggers for sure - nice series. Some real good ones in there I love #3

Thanks Dave, when they are perched on the feeder and I take a shot, they get disturbed by the shutter noise and hover briefly before going back to the perch. That would be the best time to get them but they don't seem bothered by anything else other than the shutter.

Originally posted by Igilligan

I have not used CAF enough, but I like the weird oof area of the first one.

And I like the "Stand-off" in the 3rd one... They get so territorial over a gallon of sugar water...

But my fave hummer shots are the ones on branches... It is how we rarely see them and they always seem so 'at peace' when they are hidden away on a branch...

Did you say what lens you were using???

Thanks Gus, I was using the DA55-300 @300mm.

sawtooth235 · 06-08-2009, 01:50 PM

Gary,

Nice series. I really like hummingbird photos and these are excellent.

Ray

**dcmsox2004** · 06-08-2009, 02:47 PM

gary, really like numero 2.... peek a boo.......
wonderful subject, wonderful capture...

Damn Brit · 06-09-2009, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by sawtooth235

Gary,

Nice series. I really like hummingbird photos and these are excellent.

Ray

Thanks Ray.

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

gary, really like numero 2.... peek a boo.......
wonderful subject, wonderful capture...

Thanks, I can't decide whether that one is cute or cheeky.

Damn Brit · 06-10-2009, 10:52 PM

I got a couple more shots today. The first one surprised me, I believe it was taking a nap (crop included).

mikeSF · 06-10-2009, 11:14 PM

great shots, Gary. ok, someone tell me what "CF" or "CAF" means...you guys using esoteric jargon.

i need to take another go at shooting hummingbirds - my early attempts were pretty weak and then after seeing Marc Languille's uber-fantastic shots, i sort of realized i should stick to the lumbering, easier to capture, american potato bug...(did anyone read my potato bug story??)...nevertheless, i did notice they like to perch on a bright red basketball hoop in the yard; maybe i can get close enough for a few shots.

well done, Gary.

Damn Brit · 06-10-2009, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the comments Mike.
CF or CAF = Continuous Focus.

ftpaddict · 06-11-2009, 05:42 AM

These hummers have no spinners. I'm disappointed, Gary.

2nd, 3rd and last picture of the first batch I particularly like, though the entire series is very good. I've never seen a hummingbird in real life; they must be tricky to track.

Damn Brit · 06-11-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

These hummers have no spinners. I'm disappointed, Gary.

2nd, 3rd and last picture of the first batch I particularly like, though the entire series is very good. I've never seen a hummingbird in real life; they must be tricky to track.

They are pretty quick. Their also pretty brave when they're guarding their feeder. They buzz round your head and their wings make a sound like the light sabres in Star Wars.

**Marc Langille** · 06-12-2009, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

They are pretty quick. Their also pretty brave when they're guarding their feeder. They buzz round your head and their wings make a sound like the light sabres in Star Wars.

Perfect sound description Gary!!! Cool series and I like that "painted" look of #1.

I especially had a good chuckle when I see #2 - such a classic hummer shot - up pops the head, checking for threats....turns out it's some nutty paparazzi photographer....

...

Wait... <Marc looks in the mirror>... I guess we are all lumped into the same club by the hummers, hey Gary?

Cheers,
Marc

06-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
Igilligan Guest	You know I am sucker for the trippy OOF stuff I have not used CAF enough, but I like the weird oof area of the first one. And I like the "Stand-off" in the 3rd one... They get so territorial over a gallon of sugar water... But my fave hummer shots are the ones on branches... It is how we rarely see them and they always seem so 'at peace' when they are hidden away on a branch... Did you say what lens you were using???

06-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#10
Damn Brit Guest	I got a couple more shots today. The first one surprised me, I believe it was taking a nap (crop included). Last edited by Damn Brit; 04-29-2010 at 10:10 PM.

06-10-2009, 11:25 PM	#12
Damn Brit Guest	Thanks for the comments Mike. CF or CAF = Continuous Focus. Last edited by Damn Brit; 06-11-2009 at 07:21 PM.

06-12-2009, 07:10 PM	#15
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by Damn Brit They are pretty quick. Their also pretty brave when they're guarding their feeder. They buzz round your head and their wings make a sound like the light sabres in Star Wars. Perfect sound description Gary!!! Cool series and I like that "painted" look of #1. I especially had a good chuckle when I see #2 - such a classic hummer shot - up pops the head, checking for threats....turns out it's some nutty paparazzi photographer....... Wait... <Marc looks in the mirror>... I guess we are all lumped into the same club by the hummers, hey Gary? Cheers, Marc

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	These are pesky quick little buggers for sure - nice series. Some real good ones in there I love #3

06-08-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by J.Scott Great shots Gary! I like the surreal look of the first one. It looks to have been painted. Thanks Jeff, I'm glad I'm not the only one that likes that first one. Originally posted by Sailor These look really good, Gary. I never can capture these little devils, but your shots make me want to try again. Jer Thanks Jer, luckily they are at my place of work and I'm the one who keeps the feeder full so they are quite used to me. Originally posted by daacon These are pesky quick little buggers for sure - nice series. Some real good ones in there I love #3 Thanks Dave, when they are perched on the feeder and I take a shot, they get disturbed by the shutter noise and hover briefly before going back to the perch. That would be the best time to get them but they don't seem bothered by anything else other than the shutter. Originally posted by Igilligan I have not used CAF enough, but I like the weird oof area of the first one. And I like the "Stand-off" in the 3rd one... They get so territorial over a gallon of sugar water... But my fave hummer shots are the ones on branches... It is how we rarely see them and they always seem so 'at peace' when they are hidden away on a branch... Did you say what lens you were using??? Thanks Gus, I was using the DA55-300 @300mm.

06-08-2009, 01:50 PM	#7
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	Gary, Nice series. I really like hummingbird photos and these are excellent. Ray

06-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#8
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	gary, really like numero 2.... peek a boo....... wonderful subject, wonderful capture...

06-09-2009, 03:59 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by sawtooth235 Gary, Nice series. I really like hummingbird photos and these are excellent. Ray Thanks Ray. Originally posted by dcmsox2004 gary, really like numero 2.... peek a boo....... wonderful subject, wonderful capture... Thanks, I can't decide whether that one is cute or cheeky.

06-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#11
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	great shots, Gary. ok, someone tell me what "CF" or "CAF" means...you guys using esoteric jargon. i need to take another go at shooting hummingbirds - my early attempts were pretty weak and then after seeing Marc Languille's uber-fantastic shots, i sort of realized i should stick to the lumbering, easier to capture, american potato bug...(did anyone read my potato bug story??)...nevertheless, i did notice they like to perch on a bright red basketball hoop in the yard; maybe i can get close enough for a few shots. well done, Gary.

06-11-2009, 05:42 AM	#13
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	These hummers have no spinners. I'm disappointed, Gary. 2nd, 3rd and last picture of the first batch I particularly like, though the entire series is very good. I've never seen a hummingbird in real life; they must be tricky to track.

06-11-2009, 07:23 PM	#14
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by ftpaddict These hummers have no spinners. I'm disappointed, Gary. 2nd, 3rd and last picture of the first batch I particularly like, though the entire series is very good. I've never seen a hummingbird in real life; they must be tricky to track. They are pretty quick. Their also pretty brave when they're guarding their feeder. They buzz round your head and their wings make a sound like the light sabres in Star Wars.