Female Ruby-Throat

Not at the level of Steve S's outstanding hummer shots,but I'm happy with it.

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...3&d=1281216115

5DII 400mm f/5.6 ISO 200 1/640" natural light.

Great capture, Jim. I like the pose, kind of a Greek statue kind of thing. Her feathers appear wet: was she in a puddle or birdbath?

Cheers,
Rick

Thanks,Rick.Not wet,she was preening and fluffing her feathers.

After the fluff up.

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...6&d=1281273969

Great pair of shots there Jim

Very nice little series, Jim. Seeing the second, and being less focused on the bird, I also noticed that the branch (twig!) is so delicate, in keeping with the tiny bird. I imagine they choose that kind of branch because their feet are small: it makes a nice image.

Cheers,
Rick