Continuing Saga of Black-Chinned Hummingbird nest with chick
Jul 9, 2020 02:01:49 #
I don't want to bore anyone, but I'm committed to documenting this newly hatched hummingbird chick from birthday (July 3rd, 2020) to fledging. Some folks have a shown an interest in having the results shared. So here goes.
Unfortunately, my vantage point is very limited due to the tree canopy. It's like I'm shooting through a tunnel of ever moving leaves and branches. The little momma has chosen the location of her nest wisely and I refuse to prune or alter the tree in any way. The nest is approximately 11' above ground level and I'm shooting from an 8' stepladder, handholding the camera & lens about 3' foot above the top of the ladder, which makes it about even with the top rim of the nest. The ladder is set up approximately 20' from the nest to prevent stressing the bird.
Photos are being taken at different times of the day to at least have a variance in the ambient light. Will be using a 750mm equivalency, with more cropping than I would like. Depth of field is less than an inch.
Unfortunately, my vantage point is very limited due to the tree canopy. It's like I'm shooting through a tunnel of ever moving leaves and branches. The little momma has chosen the location of her nest wisely and I refuse to prune or alter the tree in any way. The nest is approximately 11' above ground level and I'm shooting from an 8' stepladder, handholding the camera & lens about 3' foot above the top of the ladder, which makes it about even with the top rim of the nest. The ladder is set up approximately 20' from the nest to prevent stressing the bird.
Photos are being taken at different times of the day to at least have a variance in the ambient light. Will be using a 750mm equivalency, with more cropping than I would like. Depth of field is less than an inch.
Jul 9, 2020 02:32:31 #
Jul 9, 2020 05:15:56 #
Amazing clarity considering the equipment (telephoto) and handholding. Thank you Richard for sharing for those of us that enjoy the hummingbirds.
Jul 9, 2020 09:11:43 #
Jul 9, 2020 09:28:18 #
I am certainly not bored! Great shots and I have done the same although not from a ladder.
Jul 9, 2020 10:28:34 #
Jul 10, 2020 05:47:57 #
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Jul 10, 2020 08:30:32 #
Herbie1924
Loc: Woodbury, MN
A St. Paul CC member always went on outings with a short stepladder in his station wagon - on which, he could mount a length of pipe with a ball-tilt.
Jul 10, 2020 08:32:06 #
Jul 10, 2020 09:08:22 #
Jul 10, 2020 10:24:42 #
Hummingbird nests are hard to find and hard to photograph. You should have someone take a picture of you while you are on the ladder. Nice work getting this shot.
Jul 10, 2020 16:26:54 #
Jul 10, 2020 19:12:58 #
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