Ruby-throated Hummingbird by CavalierLady
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Description
I finally figured out that manual focus works better than auto focus for these fast birds, for me anyway. Auto focus just works too hard and overcompensates. Only problem is that manual focus is not that easy, either! This is about a 65 percent crop and I cloned out the bit of red plastic flower on the right side. This one's not quite there yet, but it's fun trying. First time I have gotten an in flight shot or tried manual focus. Also the first Ruby I have seen this year.
Thanks very much for looking and thanks for your previous comments!
Comments (47)
Ooooh, Maria this is such an excellent capture ! I dream to be able to take such shots... Kisses !
WOW you really nailed this they are so hard to capture in flight !! i am in awe well done!!!!
I see not one thing wrong with this image! You have done a most lovely job of capturing this beautiful hummingbird! I love what is in focus and the blur just adds depth and dimention. Well done!
Splendid and very opportune shot Maria....!!! Wonderful photo....!!! My congratulations....!!!!
Awesome detail and blur to create a very pleasing animated image. Well timed.
Wow this is a fantastic shot! And it is fun trying :)
You timed this one perfect. Excellent shot. Aloha
a piece of art, fantastic capture.
exceptional capture Maria
well caught, i have never seen the throat showing this colour before, it looks golden. and what amazing tiny feet !
Wonderful shot - and excellent tip!
Stunning in-flight photography! Bravo Maria!
Fabulous shot - perfect :)
Congratulations on this fine shot. I have a dickens of a time catching the guys. I have better luck with the ladies.
Very very fine !
What a stunning shot of this beautiful bird! Looking through your gallery you have many amazing shots and seem to of found your niche :) Well done!
You're right, Maria. These types of birds aren't easy at all to capture. I'd say you did a pretty darn good job on this one.