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DaveO

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First hummer this year
« on: April 28, 2016, 15:07:47 »
I shot this a couple of days ago.  It's not very good since I haven't shot any since last season.  [img]
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2016, 19:21:57 »
You are on the right track. Now, follow the general advice and move in closer ....

(and I know how these creatures rapidly flitter around, tried my hand on suchlike a few times with moderate luck)
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2016, 23:03:11 »
I'm only about 15 feet away now.  I could use my Nik 300mm f/4 lens instead and possibly move a hair closer.
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 04:17:16 »
You might consider acquiring a TC to go with the 300/4.  It will preserve the minimum focusing distance of the lens but add more magnification at that distance.

I've had pretty good results with TC's on that lens chasing butterflies, so imagine it would work as well on hummers.
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 12:24:41 »
only in my dreams. Firstly I am too slow and secondly we dont have hummingbirds, only sunbirds

lovely shot - thanks for posting.
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2016, 18:18:34 »
Beautiful bird, pose and angle!
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Re: First hummer this year
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2016, 13:28:03 »
I just got a new Tamron 70-300mm lens in the mail yesterday and shot a few pictures of the hummingbird.  This was the best of the few I shot.
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