bcheary wrote:
https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/photography/how-to-photograph-birds/tips-and-techniques-for-taking-photos-of-hummingbirds/
Not trying to hijack your thread . . . .
Some of my tips are to use a feeder with "bee guards", and use either clear or red hummingbird food that does not require refrigeration.
Periodically clean and refill the feeder. Always be kind to your models.
I would also sit close (7-10') to and facing a feeder/vine.
Use a longish (70-200 mm) lens set at F8 or smaller, and use a shutter speed that will allow slight blurring of the wings.
Use the silent camera mode if possible and shoot in short bursts.
While in bright light, use the Auto-ISO and let it soar when needed and correct in Post.
I also have good luck using on-camera fill flash at -2/3 F-stop.*
Also zip-tie small branches (some with/without leaves) close by to the feeder pole/vines, porch, etc. to catch the hummers when they land.
You don't want that distracting red/yellow feeder in 800 Hummer pics.
They do like to land nearby once they are full as well as while they are feeding so prefocus on the branch/feeder since they are Very Fast.
Once they get used to you they will come up behind you and get really close so that their wings are really loud.
Then they will slowly get close to your face to see this curious-looking "Hu-Man".
Make no sudden moves or loud noises and you will be accepted since you refill the feeder and don't taste their food, grin.
Like any photography, mind the sun, background, etc., and experiment.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
* I have also used the following (for Canon/Nikon users) to greatly affect (+/-) the background or even make the background black.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEnAhkL0i38&t=464sP.S.: I'm interested in seeing Hummer Photo Tips too. What works for you?