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CoopJr · 13 May 2010, 11:38 AM

Even though it's been 30 degrees here the last 3 nights in a row, this little guy tells me it's still Spring. He just got in from Mexico.

rainman_16 · 13 May 2010, 11:43 AM

That's a great shot! I love how you've used depth of field to your advantage.

Skullring · 13 May 2010, 12:19 PM

Great photo. Hummingbirds are one of my favorites.

Latrodectus · 13 May 2010, 12:28 PM

Great picture!

JMIND · 13 May 2010, 02:27 PM

Great pic, Allan. It's a reminder to my wife and me to put up our hummingbird feeder.

figbo · 13 May 2010, 10:53 PM

Beautiful shot Allan!

buz-lh · 13 May 2010, 10:54 PM

Cool pic. I really enjoy watching the humminbirds.

1369 · 14 May 2010, 02:52 AM

Nice pic. What camera/lens were you using?

CoopJr · 14 May 2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1369

Nice pic. What camera/lens were you using?

I was using a Canon Power Shot digital. I'm unsure about the lens but I can check tonight when I get home. The camera is at least 4 years old so it's not the latest and greatest for sure

CoopJr · 14 May 2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rainman_16

That's a great shot! I love how you've used depth of field to your advantage.

I took about 30 shots over a one hour period while I waited for him to come back and feed so I'm a little unsure which setting took this one. I kept trying different settings but what seemed to bring it into focus the fastest was putting the camera on the "Foliage" setting.

Letsgodiving · 14 May 2010, 04:18 AM

Those guys aren't easy to catch. Nice job.

JJ Irani · 14 May 2010, 04:20 AM

Good shot, Allan.

That little fella's beak looks like a deadly weapon!!

CoopJr · 14 May 2010, 04:23 AM

Thanks Everyone. He's a little ruffled up...I guess from the long migration. He took several long rests on the feeder.

JJ Irani · 14 May 2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Thanks Everyone. He's a little ruffled up...I guess from the long migration. He took several long rests on the feeder.

It's called refuelling!!

CoopJr · 14 May 2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It's called refuelling!!

And top this all off...I just showed this picture to my wife and she swears it's not a hummer!

Any bird experts out there that can help me? He was drinking from feeder...I think my beloved wife is full of

!!!

Letsgodiving · 14 May 2010, 11:24 AM

Allan, you can carefully tell your beloved she is full of

It is definitely a Hummer. It looks like it may be a male Black-chinned Hummingbird which is primarily found out west but also less frequently in the south.

Skullring · 14 May 2010, 12:48 PM

He kind of looks like a Rufous. I am not a bird expert but he has a similar fluffy head.

ParisDakarBmw · 14 May 2010, 12:56 PM

He looks tasty! Let him plumpen up on the sugar water, and your looking at a mini turkey dinner one night!

Just kidding!

Every time I see one, it amazes me. Something as small as a grass hopper, and weighs as much as 5 pennies is flying around, and making nest. Thats a really cool bird!

ParisDakarBmw · 14 May 2010, 01:01 PM

These are on the other end of the spectrum, and are awesome to see in the wild. The pilleated woodpecker is HUGE, and sounds like a jack hammer on a tree. I saw one today, and it was giant. Do you have these near your home?

pwcrulez · 14 May 2010, 03:57 PM

nice picture.. keep up the good work shutter-bug!

thoang · 14 May 2010, 04:52 PM

Stunning photo, the bokeh is beautiful!

CoopJr · 15 May 2010, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Allan, you can carefully tell your beloved she is full of

It is definitely a Hummer. It looks like it may be a male Black-chinned Hummingbird which is primarily found out west but also less frequently in the south.

Thanks Mike!

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Originally Posted by Skullring

He kind of looks like a Rufous. I am not a bird expert but he has a similar fluffy head.

Thanks Phillip!

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

These are on the other end of the spectrum, and are awesome to see in the wild. The pilleated woodpecker is HUGE, and sounds like a jack hammer on a tree. I saw one today, and it was giant. Do you have these near your home?

Yes we do...those birds sound just like you say Paul...a jackhammer that echoes through the woods. They also show up at the feeder and excavate through everything to find the one morsel that they want!

cajunron · 16 May 2010, 05:27 AM

It's hard to believe that something so tiny can fly all the way across the Gulf of Mexico to migrate. When I used to work offshore, sometimes I would see a stray bird land on the rig looking for fresh water and to take a break. I used to leave bowls of water outside for them to drink. It was pretty cool.

himmelblau · 16 May 2010, 05:37 AM

Stunning!

Brian

13 May 2010, 11:38 AM	#1
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	My first Humming bird photo Even though it's been 30 degrees here the last 3 nights in a row, this little guy tells me it's still Spring. He just got in from Mexico. Attached Images

13 May 2010, 12:19 PM	#3
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Great photo. Hummingbirds are one of my favorites. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

13 May 2010, 12:28 PM	#4
Latrodectus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,053	Great picture! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

13 May 2010, 10:53 PM	#6
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Beautiful shot Allan! __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

13 May 2010, 10:54 PM	#7
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Cool pic. I really enjoy watching the humminbirds. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

13 May 2010, 11:43 AM	#2
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	That's a great shot! I love how you've used depth of field to your advantage.

13 May 2010, 02:27 PM	#5
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Great pic, Allan. It's a reminder to my wife and me to put up our hummingbird feeder.

14 May 2010, 02:52 AM	#8
1369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: Milgauss 1019 Posts: 101	Nice pic. What camera/lens were you using? __________________

14 May 2010, 04:18 AM	#11
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Those guys aren't easy to catch. Nice job. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

14 May 2010, 04:20 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Good shot, Allan. That little fella's beak looks like a deadly weapon!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 May 2010, 04:23 AM	#13
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Thanks Everyone. He's a little ruffled up...I guess from the long migration. He took several long rests on the feeder.

14 May 2010, 11:24 AM	#16
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Allan, you can carefully tell your beloved she is full of It is definitely a Hummer. It looks like it may be a male Black-chinned Hummingbird which is primarily found out west but also less frequently in the south. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

14 May 2010, 12:48 PM	#17
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	He kind of looks like a Rufous. I am not a bird expert but he has a similar fluffy head. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

14 May 2010, 12:56 PM	#18
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	He looks tasty! Let him plumpen up on the sugar water, and your looking at a mini turkey dinner one night! Just kidding! Every time I see one, it amazes me. Something as small as a grass hopper, and weighs as much as 5 pennies is flying around, and making nest. Thats a really cool bird!

14 May 2010, 01:01 PM	#19
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	These are on the other end of the spectrum, and are awesome to see in the wild. The pilleated woodpecker is HUGE, and sounds like a jack hammer on a tree. I saw one today, and it was giant. Do you have these near your home? Attached Images

14 May 2010, 03:57 PM	#20
pwcrulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Watch: DateJust 16233 Posts: 145	nice picture.. keep up the good work shutter-bug! __________________ There is never a wrong time to do the RIGHT thing!

14 May 2010, 04:52 PM	#21
thoang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tuan Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Deepsea Posts: 103	Stunning photo, the bokeh is beautiful!

16 May 2010, 05:27 AM	#23
cajunron 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,880	It's hard to believe that something so tiny can fly all the way across the Gulf of Mexico to migrate. When I used to work offshore, sometimes I would see a stray bird land on the rig looking for fresh water and to take a break. I used to leave bowls of water outside for them to drink. It was pretty cool.

16 May 2010, 05:37 AM	#24
himmelblau "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Scottish Borders Watch: GS SBGR051 Posts: 173	Stunning! Brian __________________ The Rolex-Omega watch debate, is equal to the Nikon-Canon camera debate

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