My Latest Hummingbird Photo :-)

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy All,

Here’s a shot I took last weekend of a hummingbird feeding her chicks. The nest is located along a narrow, shady walkway on the side of my neighbor’s house .

Canon T2i DSLR, 70-200mm MII lens set to 200mm, f/16 and manually pre-focused.
A remote flash set to ½ power and popped through mini-softbox.
The camera was `6ft away with a calculated DOF of about 2”. The flash was on a separate stand about 2’ away from nest.
Triggered using a wireless remote control of the separate camera and flash. I was inside looking out the window waiting for the right moment to trigger the shot.

See Ya, Dave

 

[ponders]

Very cool Dave! Your picture makes them look big, but that nest is so small!

 

[jannb]

I love it! That's so sweet. Nice photography too.

 

[Solid Snake]

It was worth the effort.

Outstanding shot.

 

[suzi]

What a great photo Dave! I love humming birds

 

[Action Jackson]

Excellent picture Dave.

 

[maxttu]

Nicely done, sir! Great shot!

 

[Whatcamo]

That's awesome!!

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy All,

Thanks! It's my favorite hummingbird shot out of the hundreds I've taken over the last year .

 

[Solid Snake]

Well where the heck are the others?

At least one more had to turn out "ok".

 

[ataraxia]

That is a phenomenal pic. Enjoyed, ty.

 

[Elizadolots]

That is freaking amazing... thank you so much.

 

[Dean Pulcini]

Great shot !! You sir have skills.

 

[absolutbill]

Good grief that's an amazing pic!

Michelle

 

[patrickfraser]

That's a picture "for the books". Thank you for your efforts.

 

[laurie]

Howdy All,

Thanks! It's my favorite hummingbird shot out of the hundreds I've taken over the last year .

Dave It is so nice to see your pictures. I sure do miss the pictures of hummingbirds. You know how I love them and don't have them here, so seeing one of your pictures just makes my day. Thanks