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Hey Steve, never mind thanking us - Thank You for posting them. I saw a hummer in my Dad's garden the other day, first one I've seen this year, and I had forgotten just how small they are. It's amazing how you have captured them, they are so small and so quick. Looking forward to your next venture. The Herons and Hummers were great this season.
Wendy
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Very nice shots :)
How did you get the dark background ?:)
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ScoutR
Hey Steve, never mind thanking us - Thank You for posting them. I saw a hummer in my Dad's garden the other day, first one I've seen this year, and I had forgotten just how small they are. It's amazing how you have captured them, they are so small and so quick. Looking forward to your next venture. The Herons and Hummers were great this season.
Wendy
Thanks wendy.
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Very nice shots :)
How did you get the dark background ?:)
Thanks antonio, the background is a row of pine trees about 10 yards behind the birds. The light in only on the birds, not the background. When you expose for the bird, the background goes darker.
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Beautiful. I love the second to last one where the bird is looking right at you. :)
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Beautiful. I love the second to last one where the bird is looking right at you. :)
Terrific once again Steve!
I agree with Petra, i kept thinking as I scrolled through this one, no this one - then the one looking at you WOW!
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Amazing shots. Never seen better. :)
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Hi Steve OUTSTANDING SHOTS. Do Hummingbirds put up with the presence of us humans or did you need a hide.As a wildlife enthusiast my hope for the future is to capture shots that would come up to even half the quality of yours.
Steve, these images are a joy to behold, many thanks for the opportunity to view them.
Best Wishes Pat.
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Fantastic and beautiful shots.Thanks for sharing
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Bravo!
Thanks for sharing.
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Petracsr
Beautiful. I love the second to last one where the bird is looking right at you. :)
Thank you petra.
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Excellent shots
Thanks tim.
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wilgk
Terrific once again Steve!
I agree with Petra, i kept thinking as I scrolled through this one, no this one - then the one looking at you WOW!
Thanks kay
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arith
Amazing shots. Never seen better. :)
Thanks steve, i appreciate it.
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Ollokot
Hi Steve OUTSTANDING SHOTS. Do Hummingbirds put up with the presence of us humans or did you need a hide.As a wildlife enthusiast my hope for the future is to capture shots that would come up to even half the quality of yours.
Steve, these images are a joy to behold, many thanks for the opportunity to view them.
Best Wishes Pat.
Thank you Pat
If you use a feeder(like i do), and spend some time around it, they will get very comfortable with you.(some will even fly up to 3 feet away just to say hello , very cool and will make you smile every time ). If you're going to shoot in the wild, you may want a ground blind. To get good shots , you HAVE to get close ( i shoot from about 10 feet with a 420mm lens).
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Thank you Pat
If you use a feeder(like i do), and spend some time around it, they will get very comfortable with you.(some will even fly up to 3 feet away just to say hello , very cool and will make you smile every time ). If you're going to shoot in the wild, you may want a ground blind. To get good shots , you HAVE to get close ( i shoot from about 10 feet with a 420mm lens).
Hi Steve, I'm near putting the finishing touches to a home made hide that i can carry fairly comfortably.I'v looked at ground blinds on the net but find it hard to determine which ones are good,your recommendation would be highly appreciated. I use a 100-400mm lens,as you say closeness is a must.
Have had some small success with garden birds.
Thanks again, Best Wishes Pat.