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Yet another Rufous Hummingbird

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Posted by AJ Montgomery on July 28, 2007 at 3:36 PM
I am getting better at capturing these in flight. Here is a series of three as it was approaching the feeder.

Links to two more:
Second Image
Third Image
Posted by Zack Schnepf on July 28, 2007 at 4:59 PM
Lovely photos, 1 and 2 are just awesome! Great job catching the action, the focus is spot on as well.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on July 28, 2007 at 6:39 PM
This is the best yet! I don't think I have ever seen a take this good.. :toast:
Posted by David Schoen on July 28, 2007 at 6:42 PM
Very nice, perfect background, nice sweet spot...
Posted by Hans Hibbard on July 28, 2007 at 7:05 PM
I thought I'd responded to this but, I must have forgotten to click. Anyway, I think this is great. Without knowing the nuances of fauna photography, I really enjoy this. The crop, background, color, "pose," movement in the wings, etc. all seem to sync perfectly. Nice work! :toast:
Posted by Rick Lundh on July 28, 2007 at 8:05 PM
just crazy, AJ... :toast:
Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 29, 2007 at 2:45 AM
What a great shot! There's a glow on its chin and throat that is real special. Boy you really nailed the focus and everything. Brilliant work.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 29, 2007 at 2:50 AM
Ha! I thought the "glow" might be from a feeder... Saw the links and viewed the other two photos. Just grand. Love the 3rd shot where it's preparing to land. If only it was on a perch other than a feeder... but that's a totally different and still more difficult challenge. All the shots are just brilliant. Way to go!