4 thoughts on “Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird On Purple”
I did a whole post about courting the hummingbird shot. Got out early in advance, set up the tripod, placed the sun at the right spot, and waited.
While I was perched with my eye to the viewfinder, I heard a droning buzz, and the hummingbird came beside me to feed on the Touch-Me-Nots in which I was concealed. So close, I could feel the breath of its wings on my forearm. I froze. I couldn’t possibly get a shot off, even if I could focus that close, and I didn’t want to startle the hummingbird and alert it to my presence.
Instead, I sat in the morning sun and enjoyed one of the most memorable and magical moments of my birdwatching and photography experiences.
Thanks, Mike! I’ve set up several times in our backyard where we have a feeder beneath a trumpet vine, all unsuccessful. This one just popped into these flowers as I was photographing a nearby rose. The best results are so often accidental!
I did a whole post about courting the hummingbird shot. Got out early in advance, set up the tripod, placed the sun at the right spot, and waited.
While I was perched with my eye to the viewfinder, I heard a droning buzz, and the hummingbird came beside me to feed on the Touch-Me-Nots in which I was concealed. So close, I could feel the breath of its wings on my forearm. I froze. I couldn’t possibly get a shot off, even if I could focus that close, and I didn’t want to startle the hummingbird and alert it to my presence.
Instead, I sat in the morning sun and enjoyed one of the most memorable and magical moments of my birdwatching and photography experiences.
Best,
Paz
A fabulous experience, Paz, likely better remembered for just enjoying it! I’m hoping the Touch-Me-Nots didn’t leave you with a lasting memory, too.
The joy of being out with nature cannot be overstated.
Gorgeous shots, Ellen. I know from past experience how tough it is to get a shot of these tiny, fast little birds.
Thanks, Mike! I’ve set up several times in our backyard where we have a feeder beneath a trumpet vine, all unsuccessful. This one just popped into these flowers as I was photographing a nearby rose. The best results are so often accidental!