farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2011, 07:49:44 PM » |
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Guess who I finally caught in the act again? I made the mistake of wearing a bright blue shirt so I had to be very covert just to get a shot. Unfortunately it was late in the afternoon and I was shooting into the sun so the pics aren't too good. Boy the second I moved a tiny bit from my hideout behind my gate the hummingbird was right back on the plumeria tree perch watching me like a hawk. I guess camouflage shorts aren't enough....       Farmer D |
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« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2011, 08:14:50 AM » |
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Just browsing through the forum and came across this topic. I thought I would add the few photo I caught one day of a humming bird at my hibiscus.
(they are really small files, I had to copy them from my facebook album... I couldn't find the original files, sorry. Hope they are clear enough)
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farmer d
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« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2011, 10:24:37 PM » |
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Kristen I'm so glad you posted those shots here. Of all hummingbird/hibiscus shots yours are the best I've seen so far. The clarity is amazing and you captured the true essence of a hummingbird at it's best. Truly amazing!!!
Farmer D
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« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2011, 10:33:22 PM » |
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Awe, thanks Darren. I cant believe I cant find the original files! So not like me! Im sure they are somewhere. These were super small files I took off of Facebook. Thanks for the compliments. Any hummingbird photo's are good photos. They are quick! And you never know when they are coming!
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« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2011, 05:19:50 AM » |
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I agree with Farmer D - these are the best hummingbird with hibiscus photos I've seen. Really superb! Thanks for sharing them.
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« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2011, 07:18:05 AM » |
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Thanks Charlie.
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« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2011, 07:19:21 AM » |
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Wow, Kristen, these are GORGEOUS pics! Several of you have posted beautiful hummingbird pics here on the forum. Would you mind if I use all your pics for an article for the newsletter this month? I'll give photo credits! (Usually I just use first name for privacy purposes, but if you want me to use your full name, let me know that too.)
If I ever have time to paint again, I'm going to be asking you to let me use these pics for some paintings too!
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Cindy
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« Reply #22 on: November 16, 2011, 07:26:54 AM » |
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Cindy, I would love it! I usually put Emanuelson Photography as photo credit. I would like to find the full size files, these are only like 46 mb as I just took them from my facebook page. I can find them for you, I know I wouldn't have gotten rid of them. I will email them to you when I get my hands on them.
What a compliment! Thanks!
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« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2011, 10:06:58 AM » |
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Amazing what a difference having a nice camera and editing software can make! All shots look so much better when you have a good camera, I dont think my point and shoot could take shots like this (only 7 mp). I am looking at joining the DLSR club soon  Cindy, you should start painting again, Ive seen some of your work on the hiddenvalleynaturearts.com website, and they are really great! I guess something you can do when time permits. |
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« Reply #24 on: November 16, 2011, 11:28:58 AM » |
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After years of trying to take a picture of these guys I finally hit the sweet spot. I had the honor of seeing 2 sets of hatchlings Look how cute this guy is !  |
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« Reply #25 on: November 16, 2011, 12:27:52 PM » |
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2 more I took this is at the Santa Barbara zoo   |
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« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2011, 01:50:11 PM » |
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Wow, incredible photos everyone. The hummers are still active here in southeastern AZ, but I've never had my camera when they're around. They are mostly feeding on salvia, pentas, and Baja fairy duster. All my hibs are in the house and greenhouse.
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2011, 05:53:47 PM » |
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Wow Kerry!!!! Where did they nest? I just can't get enough of these hummingbirds....
That is really special - I really hope to see more from you, Kristen and anyone else who can get these speedsters...
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« Reply #28 on: November 16, 2011, 06:47:01 PM » |
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Wow Kerry! Those pics are awesome, I really like the composition of the two and the ginger flower, I see the rule of thirds at play there I havent seen any humingbirds yet, but today we had one of the brightest rainbows ive ever seen, snapped a shot of it on my iphone |
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« Reply #29 on: November 17, 2011, 04:31:25 PM » |
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Wow Kerry!!!! Where did they nest? I just can't get enough of these hummingbirds....
They made their nest in a palm tree. I forgot the species name but they are short and usually have 2-3 stocks coming out the base. They are very common in landscaping. There should be more hatchlings next year so I will try to get better shots. |
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