Never to old to learn
Jun 19, 2021 15:57:18 #
stuckinavortex
Loc: Massaschusetts
Retired now, a great time to learn more than point and shoot. Purchased my first DSLR Nikon D3500 with the Nikon DX VR AF-P 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G and the Nikon DX VR AF-P 70-300 1:4.5-6.3 G ED. I attached a humming bird feeder to my window along with a bird feeder off my deck all in clear view of my tripod-mounted camera. Getting some great shots, learning what I would like on my next camera. Here are a few shots to enjoy.
Jun 19, 2021 16:14:33 #
Nice set. A little dark on the last one. If you want to sit out side and close to the feeder it will not take long before the hummingbirds ignore you and the camera 
Jun 19, 2021 16:22:01 #
stuckinavortex
Loc: Massaschusetts
Thanks for the tip, the last shot location has very limited good lighting times. I'm still working on pulling it all to gether, thanks.
Jun 19, 2021 16:26:51 #
stuckinavortex wrote:
Retired now, a great time to learn more than point and shoot. Purchased my first DSLR Nikon D3500 with the Nikon DX VR AF-P 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G and the Nikon DX VR AF-P 70-300 1:4.5-6.3 G ED. I attached a humming bird feeder to my window along with a bird feeder off my deck all in clear view of my tripod-mounted camera. Getting some great shots, learning what I would like on my next camera. Here are a few shots to enjoy.
Beautifully done ❤️💞❤️
Jun 19, 2021 16:48:18 #
Jun 19, 2021 19:48:46 #
Retirement is nice. You’ve worked hard to get there and it’s good to see you are enjoying it.
Jun 19, 2021 21:01:57 #
stuckinavortex wrote:
Retired now, a great time to learn more than point and shoot. Purchased my first DSLR Nikon D3500 with the Nikon DX VR AF-P 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G and the Nikon DX VR AF-P 70-300 1:4.5-6.3 G ED. I attached a humming bird feeder to my window along with a bird feeder off my deck all in clear view of my tripod-mounted camera. Getting some great shots, learning what I would like on my next camera. Here are a few shots to enjoy.
Nicely done.
Jun 20, 2021 00:38:05 #
Jun 20, 2021 03:19:15 #
stuckinavortex
Loc: Massaschusetts
I remember how many years it took me cycling 150-250 miles each week to get to understand my bike and my body well enough to know what I had under me and what I would need to improve my speed. As I enter this world of photography as a somewhat more seasoned person not in the knowledge of photographic equipment but knowing what one needs and what one wants are two different animals. I'm hoping and praying that I will use good common sense to apply those same lessons of getting all I can out of what I have before upgraded. I already know I have a long way to go. I'm looking forward to learning from folks that have been active in this field for many years and are wanting and willing to share their experience with us novices.
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Jun 20, 2021 12:54:26 #
stuckinavortex wrote:
Retired now, a great time to learn more than point and shoot. Purchased my first DSLR Nikon D3500 with the Nikon DX VR AF-P 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G and the Nikon DX VR AF-P 70-300 1:4.5-6.3 G ED. I attached a humming bird feeder to my window along with a bird feeder off my deck all in clear view of my tripod-mounted camera. Getting some great shots, learning what I would like on my next camera. Here are a few shots to enjoy.
You're off to a good start. Most bird shooters end up with hummingbirds so you're being pretty gutsy and doing a pretty good job of it. I only have one recommendation - plant some flowers, even in pots maybe, if land is an issue, plants like salvia that attracts the hummers. Sit the pots where you have a good compatible distant background that will blur and that avoids being so light that it will blow out the exposure and not so dark that the hummers will disappear in it. Otherwise keep the feeders out of sight catching the hummers when they hover to look around before moving in on the feeders which will make your shots appear more natural as "in the wild" and less contrived. Welcome to the forum and Happy Father's Day!
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