I was standing by the campus garden with my camera up and this girl swooped in just a few feet away. She let me get a few shots before moving on to other gardens.
One year ago I registered (free) at BugGuide!
The volunteer experts there have been super-helpful in identifying my insects. (They “do” spiders, too.) If you’re in North America, check ’em out » http://bugguide.net/
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...
@gizathecat@lindag Thank you, Lydia & Linda, for the FAVs! @danette@frankhymus@aprilmilani@michelleyoung@carldry111 Thank you, all! I checked out some other hummingbird images and the shutter speed needs to be about one-fourth of my 1/400 to actually freeze the wing action. Much is said about how aggressive and territorial these birds are. Regardless of their attitude or personalities, they *are* fascinating!
I am so envious! When you do ever see one, I have learned to to jerk up the camera to shoot position! Scares them off. My neighbor said I can come over any time and sit in her deck to see hers but they have not come yet. Fav
@espyetta Thanks for the FAV, MaryBeth! My first PP image in 10 months! Just dumb luck, though it's true I was ready. …With the longer lens!
Went to a short workshop last night on photographing plants & flowers. I have become lazy with "our" camera and I have already been experimenting with settings I've ignored till now!
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@danette @frankhymus @aprilmilani @michelleyoung @carldry111 Thank you, all! I checked out some other hummingbird images and the shutter speed needs to be about one-fourth of my 1/400 to actually freeze the wing action. Much is said about how aggressive and territorial these birds are. Regardless of their attitude or personalities, they *are* fascinating!
Went to a short workshop last night on photographing plants & flowers. I have become lazy with "our" camera and I have already been experimenting with settings I've ignored till now!