Close But No Cigar by skipt07

Close But No Cigar

I thought I'd take a crack at capturing a hummingbird in flight. I got a few of this female Ruby Throated Hummingbird, but was unable to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze it's wings.
Wow though....it's still an awesome capture...you can see her face so clearly and the spread tail! Great capture Skip...have to fav it!
August 24th, 2012  
Beautiful
August 24th, 2012  
@lynnb - You are such an encourager Lynn thank you!! And thank you for the Fav!!

@kerristephens - Thank you very much Kerri!
August 24th, 2012  
I like it- nice background and its like she is reaching for a hug.
August 24th, 2012  
@jannkc - Thank you Jann for the kind comments!!
August 24th, 2012  
What a fabulous capture Skip, wonderful colours and composition is terrific. I agree with @lynnb , I've never seen one for real so I'm so amazed at the photos!
August 24th, 2012  
Great capture!
August 24th, 2012  
Really like this. You got what you should sharp, and I like having some feeling of motion in the wings (hummers and helicopters should show some motion, ot give you the sense that they are really flying). I wouldn't change a thing as far as shutter speed.
August 24th, 2012  
Cool shot.
August 24th, 2012  
It's a lovely capture! Love that sense of great speed and motion. 8)
August 24th, 2012  
Really great shot. It's so hard to get these buggers!
August 24th, 2012  
@ruthmouch - Thank you so much Ruth for the wonderful comments!!

@greyfeather - Thank you GreyFeather for the kind comments!!

@mtngal - Thank you for the very supportive comments Harriet!!

@janets - Thank you so much Janet!!

@myautofocuslife - Thank you Livia for your kind comments!!

@juleswoome - Thank you Julie!! They certainly are!
August 24th, 2012  
Awesome shot Skip!
August 25th, 2012  
@groovygirlrn - Thank you very much Sheri!!
August 25th, 2012  
Great shot! Just to catch them in your frame is an accomplishment!
August 25th, 2012  
great capture..
August 25th, 2012  
good shot!
August 25th, 2012  
@kalexa - Thank you Kalexa for the very nice comments!!

@dmdfday - Thank you Diane!!

@stephw - Thank you Stephanie!!
August 25th, 2012  
I like it that way...everyone KNOWS how fast they move!
August 27th, 2012  
@vickisfotos You are very kind Vicki!! Thank you!
August 27th, 2012  
...fantastic shot!!!
August 29th, 2012  
@worthon - Thank you very much!! And welcome back (:
August 29th, 2012  
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