First attempt at photographing a Hummingbird: Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would give it a try. Still need more practice.

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would
give it a try. Still need more practice. This was a dark and cloudy day.

Hand held @ 800mm. Distance was about 25-35 feet.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/80 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/50 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.

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chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

Great shots of these quick little buggers. chase

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

chase4 wrote:

Great shots of these quick little buggers. chase

I thank you very much, chase4.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

Regis wrote:

Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would
give it a try. Still need more practice. This was a dark and cloudy day.

Hand held @ 800mm. Distance was about 25-35 feet.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/80 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/50 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.

Very good detail. Excellent for your first try

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Great shots, Regis.

Just what are your arms made of that you can handhold an 800mm lens and take such crisp shots at only 1/50th of a second? I can't get shots that sharp at 1/800th handheld.

Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

Regis wrote:

Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would
give it a try. Still need more practice. This was a dark and cloudy day.

Hand held @ 800mm. Distance was about 25-35 feet.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/80 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/50 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.

Your first attempt at shooting the hummers is just another example of your skill. Their feathers have a sheen which is lacking in many other birds. Thanks for sharing your
beautiful work, Regis.

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Keldon wrote:

Great shots, Regis.

Just what are your arms made of that you can handhold an 800mm lens and take such crisp shots at only 1/50th of a second? I can't get shots that sharp at 1/800th handheld.

Luck. I should have increased my shutter speed.

Thank you very much, Keldon, for your good comment.

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:

Your first attempt at shooting the hummers is just... (show quote)

Thank you very much, Annie-Get-Your-Gun.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Regis wrote:

Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would
give it a try. Still need more practice. This was a dark and cloudy day.

Hand held @ 800mm. Distance was about 25-35 feet.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/80 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/50 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.

Regis, these are superb image captures. Hummers are amazing subjects, their features are very difficult to define. Some people use flash to accomplish what you show in both shots. Dark and cloudy tends to mute the colors of the necks but some conditions are tough environments in which to work. "More practice?" Try freezing the wings while in motion. The true beauty of the wing is the bird's ability to reverse it while in flight. Makes for a stunning photograph whether or not flash is used. Hummingbirds make me want to master video, slo-motion really sets off the birds use of it's abilities to use the wing as no other bird does. Thanx for posting, you set the standard.

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

These shots have the mark of Regis that we have come to love and respect ... just superb ..

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Regis, not only are your skills top notch, I think the birds are prettier out your way, too! The colors and detail on these are outstanding!

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great shots Regis, nobody here has done it better.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Great job Regis.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Regis wrote:

Vicki and others do a better job of photographing these pretty little birds, but I though I would
give it a try. Still need more practice. This was a dark and cloudy day.

Hand held @ 800mm. Distance was about 25-35 feet.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/80 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/50 - f/8 - ISO @ 400.

Those are great first attempts Regis.