Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Black-chinned Hummingbird IV

The Black-chinned Hummingbird series continues with this image featuring the same bird and plant as in my previous shots posted. I thought the pose here was interesting with the dangling feet and wings pointing forward. Taken a week or so ago in my backyard in the morning.

Image Data:
1/2500 | f/8 | ISO 500 | Fill Flash
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Black-chinned Hummingbird III

I am sorry once again for the long gap in posts, the extreme heat here in North Texas has made it difficult to get out for any photography, we are on our 34th consecutive day of 100+ degree temps, not fun! I have still been working on the black-chinned hummingbirds in my backyard though and have not been having a ton of success lately. This morning has been the best in a while, although I have been unsuccessful in getting the hummers to any other type of flower than their favorite, which is the Fire Bush (Flame Acanthus) pictured here. I will keep persisting though, 108 degrees and all! Hope you like this one from this mornings shoot.

Image Data:
1/2500s. | f/8 | ISO 500 | 580EX II + Better Beamer
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