sandiegosteve Loc: San Diego, CA

I was sitting in the front yard yesterday having my coffee and every 3-5 minutes a hummingbird would fly over and do its thing in the flowers. So, I figured I'd go get my camera. I dialed in the AF on my prime with the teleconverter the day before. With all the birds, it would be an easy test.

Well, an hour later, I was sitting there and hadn't seen another bird. Then this guy drops in to the far bush I wasn't expecting (the pretty flowers were getting all the birds before). I had to crop more than I'd like.

I waited another hour and gave up. The neighbors were probably starting to wonder about me with the long lens sitting there. I'm in a very urban setting (the background is a car parked on the street). I've got a lot more respect for all the nature photogs out there.

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Turned out great!

Just Ducky Loc: Ohio/Florida

Those hummers look so sweet but they sure can battle it out when they want to. ;)
Ours have not returned yet. I enjoyed seeing yours.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

The one shot you did get sure is a nice one.

sandiegosteve Loc: San Diego, CA

They do see smart. I was just there adjusting the irrigation and two were battling a bit. I think they are on to me. They are around as long as I don't have my camera ready. I'm getting tempted to get a feeder.