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Post by Steve Backes on Sept 18, 2009 17:13:57 GMT -5
I've been asked to begin a topic on hummingbird photography.
I've been using a 5.0 mega pixel Lumix with a 12x optical zoom. I'm never quite as close as I'd like to be but I am able to digitally zoom to a relatively good photo if the lighting conditions are perfect. I can only imagine the advantages of a newer higher mega pixel camera.
As with most things, the better the the quality of the equipment, the better the pictures. Or at least, the better the likelihood of achieving a better photo.
If anyone has any tips or recommendations on hummingbird photography, please add to this topic.
Thanks,
Steve
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Post by Joe M on Jan 6, 2011 16:15:23 GMT -5
Patience, patience, patience. I have waited hours to take 3-4 photos and none were worth publishing. Best to be quick with the shutter and take as many frames as your camera will process, for the hummer is quicker than your reaction time. Have had the 'perfect photo framed', click! Nice picture of tail feathers and the bird departing out of the frame (happens all the time). Have accidentally clicked and behold, a decent picture! Your best results will be produced at a feeder, for the bird is busy feeding and generally accepting of your presence, to a degree. Trying to catch a bird while feeding at flowering plants has to be 'staged' to a great extent. Light is never consistent in your back yard and changes constantly (major problem). "They don't spend a lot of time on any bloom" and you must be quick to capture 'moment'! Unfortunately one must spend 'a few bucks' for the camera and lenses to accomplish the job. Typical point and shoot camera will not produce decent results. Although with a bit of luck you might be surprised! Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Jan 6, 2011 16:21:52 GMT -5
Quick note on the previous post!
Did you note the 'damaged bill' in the photo?
Minor damage which will repair itself over time, but very common!
Probably would not be noticed with binoculars or an 'eye' view.
Didn't notice it until I looked at the image.
Joe M.
Lakeland
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Post by scfl47 on Jan 30, 2011 17:00:22 GMT -5
these little guys are not easy to get a picture of.... but this is my best effort so far.... Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Feb 15, 2011 18:24:17 GMT -5
scfl47, please don't depeciate your photo! It's very nice
Joe M.
Lakeland
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Post by Joe M on Feb 15, 2011 18:28:30 GMT -5
Here is another photo of one of my Rufous. He will probably be gone in the next 3 weeks. Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by hummingbird231 on Feb 16, 2011 19:20:47 GMT -5
very nice Joe.  |
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Post by osprey66 on Feb 27, 2011 17:35:23 GMT -5
nice shot joe
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Post by novakdjokovic on May 20, 2011 3:57:00 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for sharing these tips with us.I think these tips are helpful for plenty of people especially those who are at the beginner level of photography...
Hoping some more good tips soon.
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