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Callalily

(15,238 posts)
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 01:47 PM Aug 30

My attempts capturing a hummingbird at the feeder.

Hummingbirds are migrating right now and our hummingbird feeders have been quite active. I never tire of watching them.





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My attempts capturing a hummingbird at the feeder. (Original Post) Callalily Aug 30 OP
Nice! Bayard Aug 30 #1
Thanks. Fortunately we are seeing a lot of hummingbirds. Callalily Aug 30 #4
Very nice! n/t CousinIT Aug 30 #2
Thanks. They are fun to watch. Callalily Aug 30 #5
These are beautiful shots, my dear Callalily! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 30 #3
Oh my dear Peggy! Callalily Aug 30 #6
Those tools will most likely make it easier to concentrate on the birds. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 30 #7
Very nice! Solly Mack Aug 30 #8
Thanks Solly. Callalily Aug 30 #10
Very nice photos. I love these little birds. Walleye Aug 30 #9
They definitely are fun to watch. Callalily Aug 30 #11
try this Be The Light Aug 30 #12
Awwww...that's awesome. Callalily Aug 30 #15
Great shots! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 30 #13
ISO 800, f7.1 Callalily Aug 31 #17
great little flyer. AllaN01Bear Aug 30 #14
Yes they are incredible to watch. Callalily Aug 31 #18
What the heck kind of camera do you shoot so beautifully with? George McGovern Aug 31 #16
Nikon D7200 Callalily Aug 31 #19
Very good camera from reviews online. What lens/lenses do you use Callalily? George McGovern Aug 31 #20

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,066 posts)
3. These are beautiful shots, my dear Callalily!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:09 PM
Aug 30

Were you using a tripod? I know I would be! But I tend to wobble.

Anyway, keep at it!

Callalily

(15,238 posts)
6. Oh my dear Peggy!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:16 PM
Aug 30

I was just sitting on a lounge chair, but I did have my camera focused on the feeder.

But . . . I may set up a tripod in the future and connect my shutter release.

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,066 posts)
7. Those tools will most likely make it easier to concentrate on the birds.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:39 PM
Aug 30

I think that anything you can do technically (like with these tools) will help you as you look at the birds.

Be The Light

(117 posts)
12. try this
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 03:55 PM
Aug 30

saw a guy feeding a hummer with a bottle cap full of sugar water. The hummer would land on his hand and drink.

&ab_channel=HummingbirdSpot

George McGovern

(9,299 posts)
20. Very good camera from reviews online. What lens/lenses do you use Callalily?
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:20 AM
Aug 31

Your photos are very, really nice.

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