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Uploaded: August 24, 2013 14:46:10

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1/2500 f7.1 400mm 2500 ISO

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff E Jensen August 24, 2013

Excellent, Mike! I had so much fun shooting these guys last weekend, I can't wait to get out again. #1541724

Dale Hardin August 24, 2013

You guys have this hummer thing down to a science, I see. Great work Mike. #10819699

Michael Kelly level-classic August 25, 2013

Thanks Jeff, I like your shot too and hope to see more. They are a fun subject because I find them a challenge. They like this flower a lot so they come to it frequently, but because they are so territorial often several others will come and chase off the one looking for a snack before I can even point the camera at it. This was shot with my 400mm at about 4 feet.

Thank you Dale. I don’t know about the science part, just a lot of patience waiting for the right opportunity. The long lens is a big factor too.
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Michael Kelly level-classic August 25, 2013

Here is another one you might like. #10820316

Michael Kelly level-classic August 25, 2013

Here is another one you might like. #10820317

Michael Kelly level-classic August 25, 2013

OOPS #10820326

Elaine Hessler August 25, 2013

Amazing! #10820344

Peter W. Marks August 25, 2013

Your image makes me envious Mike! Am just glad I have a bunch of them out in the yard. #10820565

Stephen Shoff August 25, 2013

Very nice, Mike. At at 4 feet, you don't need to worry about smoke in the air. #10820698

Rita K. Connell level-classic August 25, 2013

these are awesome!!! they are so fun to watch and sometimes they will stay in place looking right at you and let you take their pictures, great captures! #10820721

Susan Williams August 25, 2013

Amazing captures of an amazing little bird. Nice colors and bokeh, too. #10820759

Kalena Randall August 26, 2013

Lovely shots! They look 3D to me with the detail and the softness of the bokeh. Very, very, nice! #10821429

Beth Spencer August 26, 2013

WOW!!!Great shots and amazing details!! #10821690

Michael Kelly level-classic August 26, 2013

Thank you Elaine! Yes, these guys are amazing and so fun to watch.

Thanks Peter – I bet you could get something like these shots with your 70 -200 lens. They will let you get pretty close if you are patient and that lens focuses fairly close so don’t be envious and give it a try. They are fun to just watch though wich is what I do with them most of the time.

Thanks Stephen. Yup anything further than this and the smoke is a problem. It is getting to my eyes big time. We had one clear afternoon a few days ago when the wind direction changed, but most of the time we are sitting in a thick smelly soup.

Thanks so much Rita. Still waiting to see if your expedition caught any of these little buggers. Jeff and I seem to be shooting the same variety as the birds look almost identical but it would be nice to see some different types.

Thank you Susan! Colorful little guys and the black and blue salvia make a nice contrast with them. The Bokeh is strictly due to the 400mm focused so close it wipes the BG out entirely.

Kalena thank you so much. I thought they looked a little 3D to me too. I am glad you like them.

Thank you Beth – I do love that 400mm which I have to give credit for the detail it captures. I love the WOW.
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Rita K. Connell level-classic August 26, 2013

I will make it my next post #10821821

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 30, 2013

Terrific stop action shot(s)! Congratulations, well deserved! #10857470

Peter W. Marks September 30, 2013

Before I could take your advice Mike they all flew south four days ago. Their feeders have been cleaned and sterilized and they will be back around the first week of May next year. isn't nature wonderful! #10857503

Elaine Hessler September 30, 2013

Woo hoo! Yeah! #10857513

Dale Hardin September 30, 2013

Congratulations Mike. #10857581

Susan Williams September 30, 2013

Congratulations, Mike. #10857614

Beth Spencer October 01, 2013

Congratulations Mike!!! #10858328

Elaine Hessler October 01, 2013

Nice job!!! #10859465

Michael Kelly level-classic October 01, 2013

Thank you all very much - this has become one of my favorite hummer shots and I am glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you Randy. Nice compliment from someone who takes such outstanding shots. I took some time to go through your gallery and love your work. #10859597

Carol Eade level-addict October 02, 2013

Beautiful capture and timing, congratulations on your finalist. #10860580

Michael Kelly level-classic October 03, 2013

Thank you Carol. I see you have also captured some great hummer shots. I also like your water lilies tough it is hard to choose amung all the wonderful work in your gallery. #10861257

Merna L. Nobile October 13, 2013

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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