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A Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The humming birds enjoy our new feeders and we see the birds throughout our day.
This image was taken in Central Massachusetts.
A juvenile male ruby-throated hummingbird in flight.
Setup shot: www.flickr.com/photos/jasonpaluck/3653092100/
Strobist: Three 580EXII on stands surrounding the feeder at 1/64 +1/3 at around 10" away. Waited until the ambient dropped well below the flash exposure, 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 100 to knock the background to black. This left me about 10 minutes to shoot, triggering with Pocket Wizards.
These pictures aren't the best quality wise; they were taken through the kitchen window, at dusk, but they are so much fun I just had to share them anyways...
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Two ruby-throated hummingbirds have a non-verbal discussion over who is entitled to the patch of flowers nearby.
Note the position of the wings and tail feathers of the hummingbird on the right.
I'd seen only one hummingbird all summer until yesterday when I spotted several at feeders on balconies on the apartment buildings I pass regularly on my way out to do some bird-watching.
First I heard the telltale buzz of hummingbirds battling. Then I looked up to watch a couple of what appeared to be tiny, remote-controlled fighter jets in action. I guess what you see here is the victor.
Thanks for your visit . I hope you'll become a regular.
Practicing with my new camera. I felt so lucky to catch her (him? -- too young to tell for sure) backing up with her tongue still out.