It took me my life time to finally see the hummingbird up close, and to photograph that close. Only four yeas ago, when we visited one of the provincial parks here in Ontario, Canada - there he was, ten meters away from me. Not that close. I got few snap shots (not very good ones), and you know I was happy. It was my first time in over 30 years to see hummingbird in real life, until then books, pictures, Internet were my source. Since then I was able to get few pictures of hummingbird in my backyard, but again all pictures were taken at low light.
The perfect day arrived. Perfect morning, no clouds, no wind, morning sun and not super bright. Sun behind me. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) flies into my garden and guess what I do have my camera with me. Since I knew that the hummingbird been here before, I put the camera into sport mode. I wasn't ready to waste my time to use manual settings, not at least not in the moment like that. It all happened in a matter of few minutes, thus the results.
'Patience and fortitude conquer all things.' ~ quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet, Lecturer and Essayist, 1803-1882)
'Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.' ~ quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French philosopher and writer whose novels inspired the leaders of the French Revolution, 1712-1778)
Truly, I think there is no better photographer than you. ;-) Pictures are nice, but when you talk about them, that brings them to life.
ReplyDeleteHi! I caught this one on Google Buzz and what images they are! Tremendous, all of them. Now, I wonder if I can grow a red horse chestnut tree, downunder?
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Peter
I can totally relate with your experience, i had always been amazed by other peoples photographs of these incredible speedsters. But finally, i too was fortunate to be in the right place/time with camera in hand. I am still very proud of my images to this day... as you will be of yours. They are fine shots, superbly captured. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCudowne widoki...a kolory bajeczne:)
ReplyDeleteWreszcie mogę zostawić komentarz, bo od jakiegoś czasu miałem z tym problemy.
Pozdrawiam gorąco Anno:)
What wonderful luck to se it and be able to get such terrific shots of it Anna. Love them.
ReplyDeleteWOW Anna, congrats on having shot such an incredible sequence of this beauty! Amazing my friend, and lovely colors and setting - love IT all!
ReplyDeleteHey Anna,
ReplyDeleteSoooo cutee! And I love the way you captured it in movement: excellent!
I don't know if I have told you this before, but I will say it anyway: your photos transmit this positiveness that fills us up and makes us feel good :D. Thank you for that.
Have a marvellous weekend, darling!
I've never seen a hummingbird in person but I'm sure the experience of seeing one is probably better than just taking photos of it
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ReplyDeleteMy gosh Anna, these are the most beautiful fotos I have ever seen. You are really a pro. Well done.
I only wish I could take pictures half as great as the ones you turn out. You are so gifted.
Happy trails.
Hi Anna these shots are so cool. I find humming birds are so difficult to photograph, because the do not stay in one place for very long. I like your idea of putting the camera into sports mode and will remember that for future reference.
ReplyDeleteWow. Amazing pictures and nice details of the bird! Though I see hummingbirds often near my home but not so close like this in pictures. These days I’m intend to attract more sparrows around my place by feeding grains and keen to keep a nest box outside my home to welcome birds.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a hummingbird in person. Your photos are absolutely fantastic and theflowers of your red Horse Chestnut tree are really gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteFelicidades por tus tomas del colibrí¡¡¡¡ Para mi es muy díficil fotografiar pajaros, necesitas un zoom de mucha calidad para acercarte.
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semplicemente spettacolari!!!
ReplyDeletewow, you captured one of the fastest birds sharp and beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! That's beeeutiful! How many times have I seen these birds taunting and teasing me by dashing and darting in front of my eyes by only zooming away by time I had my gear set up! These are prize winning photos, my friend!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Your patience and preparation certainly paid off.
ReplyDeleteI am very Jealous I have never had this opportunity before beautiful shots and well done indeed :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and beautiful Snaps!!1
With All Best Wishes!!
wow! perfect timing!
ReplyDeleteAnna, they're all nice but the third one is STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteWe have been seeing them here in Maine this summer, and each time it's a thrill. I hope one day to be out there with my tripod set up, to capture one. You did a great job of it!
Lovely photos and an apt quote, Anna!
Those are super shots Anna! I can only imagine how fast the shutter speed had to be to stop those little wings. The bottom photo is an award winner! Definitely submit it somewhere with a large cash prize!
ReplyDeleteStunning shots Anna!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Anna, we just LOVE these pictures! They are truly amazing, and of course you know I favor birdies a lot.
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I love how you documented this, Anna. You waited your life time. The shots are just splendid, and what a reward for all that waiting. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for visiting my little hidey-hole! It's always nice to see you.
ReplyDeleteWell I guess that when such a moment arrives, you do not have time to check for the settings of the camera.. The last one is just a pure marvel. I'm happy you got to see them around your garden and with your own eyes once again... I've seen them once in Chile and I did not have my camera !!
ReplyDeleteEven with manual settings you got beautiful shots. The last one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird Anna. An excellent capture in the last shot.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Another series of excellence shot!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots! I put a couple of hummingbird feeders in my yard this year, but no visitors yet :-(
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots of humming bird in action. The timing is perfect and clarity is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Anna on seeing the hummingbird so well and taking those shots - Nice words, super quote.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visitng my blog.
WOW! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have hummingbirds here in Norway.
What gorgeous photos of a beautiful bird. The wait was worth it! I have never yet seen a wild hummingbird. One day I will get lucky too!
ReplyDeleteAnna!!! This is masterly images! Super!!!
ReplyDeleteYour patience was very well-rewarded. These are some of the best hummingbird pictures I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazingly beautiful images Anna of these lovely hummingbirds. Excellent clarity and sharpness, very well done!
ReplyDeleteWow, you captured that hummingbird wonderfully. Wow.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. :)
Wow....Great shot....Hummingbirds are very fast movers. A hummingbird comes into my yard every morning, I will making an attempt to capture images. *Keeping fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular series Anna ! Freezing a hummingbird in flight is in itself a challenging task, doing that to this extent with sharp details and stunning pose is exceptional...Thomas
ReplyDeleteWell done, it is hard to capture nature in flight like that, the colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic results from such incredible patience! I don't have feeders in my garden, but have planted hummingbird friendly plants and shrubs everywhere. I have hummingbirds coming and going all day every day of the year (because we don't get cold enough for them to migrate south). And guess what the name of the native hummingbird in my gardens is... "Anna's Hummingbird"! No kidding! And it looks just like yours!!!!
ReplyDeleteANNA - The shots are beautiful! Thank goodness for "sports mode."
ReplyDeleteWe have them here in Maine, often feeding at the fuchsia on the deck. But the camera is never at the ready. I'll have to work on that! And having enough light is ALWAYS the challenge.
Ohhh, stunning capture! Wonderful work
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