In Flight and at Rest - Anna's Hummingbird: I got these this morning before some much needed rain began. The cloudy conditions made it a little challenging to get the right amount of...

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I got these this morning before some much needed rain began. The cloudy conditions made it a little challenging to get the right amount of detail without getting too much grain.

These birds have been so difficult, I hope that once I get decent shots, everything else will seem easy. That may just be wishful thinking.

I had to lighten these up a little in post. Feel free to make suggestions as to how I can improve future shots.

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Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

:thumbup: :thumbup: All great, but #5 and #1 are, in that order, outstanding.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Sirius_one wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup: All great, but #5 and #1 are, in that order, outstanding.

Thanks so much Sirius. I think out of the bunch #5 is my personal favorite.

I appreciate your taking time to look and comment.

nairiam Loc: Bonnie Scotland

vicksart wrote:

I got these this morning before some much needed rain began. The cloudy conditions made it a little challenging to get the right amount of detail without getting too much grain.

Shots to be admired, and I do.
Lovely images.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

nairiam wrote:

Shots to be admired, and I do.
Lovely images.

Thanks so much. What a kind thing to say!

Don L G

vicksart wrote:

I got these this morning before some much needed rain began. The cloudy conditions made it a little challenging to get the right amount of detail without getting too much grain.

These birds have been so difficult, I hope that once I get decent shots, everything else will seem easy. That may just be wishful thinking.

I had to lighten these up a little in post. Feel free to make suggestions as to how I can improve future shots.

All great, but #5 and #1
:-D :-D

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Beautiful and delightful :thumbup: :thumbup:

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

These are stunning Vicki, superb in download :thumbup: :thumbup: :-D

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Nice going--you caught this little beauty really well! Number five is especially nice. Well done!

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Linda From Maine wrote:

Beautiful and delightful :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks so much Linda. I don't have any eagles, but I get a lot of these little guys. I'm glad you liked them.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Sylvias wrote:

These are stunning Vicki, superb in download :thumbup: :thumbup: :-D

Thanks so much for checking in and commenting Sylvia. I appreciate the kind words and thumbs up.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Treepusher wrote:

Nice going--you caught this little beauty really well! Number five is especially nice. Well done!

Thanks so much Randy. It's amazing how much easier the captures are when they hold still for a nano second. :-)

zeek Loc: Sacramento, CA

vicksart wrote:

I got these this morning before some much needed rain began. The cloudy conditions made it a little challenging to get the right amount of detail without getting too much grain.

These birds have been so difficult, I hope that once I get decent shots, everything else will seem easy. That may just be wishful thinking.

I had to lighten these up a little in post. Feel free to make suggestions as to how I can improve future shots.

Another great set of images Vicki. #5 is spot on! :thumbup:

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

zeek wrote:

Another great set of images Vicki. #5 is spot on! :thumbup:

Thanks again for looking in and taking time to comment. I'm glad you liked #5. Out of the group, it's my personal favorite. I love it when they hold still.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I like #5 best. I suggest cloning-out the bright background leaf, to right of bird.