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Callalily

(15,223 posts)
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 01:47 PM Saturday

My attempts capturing a hummingbird at the feeder.

Hummingbirds are migrating right now and our hummingbird feeders have been quite active. I never tire of watching them.





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My attempts capturing a hummingbird at the feeder. (Original Post) Callalily Saturday OP
Nice! Bayard Saturday #1
Thanks. Fortunately we are seeing a lot of hummingbirds. Callalily Saturday #4
Very nice! n/t CousinIT Saturday #2
Thanks. They are fun to watch. Callalily Saturday #5
These are beautiful shots, my dear Callalily! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #3
Oh my dear Peggy! Callalily Saturday #6
Those tools will most likely make it easier to concentrate on the birds. CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #7
Very nice! Solly Mack Saturday #8
Thanks Solly. Callalily Saturday #10
Very nice photos. I love these little birds. Walleye Saturday #9
They definitely are fun to watch. Callalily Saturday #11
try this Be The Light Saturday #12
Awwww...that's awesome. Callalily Saturday #15
Great shots! Grumpy Old Guy Saturday #13
ISO 800, f7.1 Callalily Sunday #17
great little flyer. AllaN01Bear Saturday #14
Yes they are incredible to watch. Callalily Sunday #18
What the heck kind of camera do you shoot so beautifully with? George McGovern Sunday #16
Nikon D7200 Callalily Sunday #19
Very good camera from reviews online. What lens/lenses do you use Callalily? George McGovern Sunday #20

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,961 posts)
3. These are beautiful shots, my dear Callalily!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:09 PM
Saturday

Were you using a tripod? I know I would be! But I tend to wobble.

Anyway, keep at it!

Callalily

(15,223 posts)
6. Oh my dear Peggy!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:16 PM
Saturday

I was just sitting on a lounge chair, but I did have my camera focused on the feeder.

But . . . I may set up a tripod in the future and connect my shutter release.

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,961 posts)
7. Those tools will most likely make it easier to concentrate on the birds.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:39 PM
Saturday

I think that anything you can do technically (like with these tools) will help you as you look at the birds.

Be The Light

(116 posts)
12. try this
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 03:55 PM
Saturday

saw a guy feeding a hummer with a bottle cap full of sugar water. The hummer would land on his hand and drink.

&ab_channel=HummingbirdSpot

George McGovern

(9,091 posts)
20. Very good camera from reviews online. What lens/lenses do you use Callalily?
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:20 AM
Sunday

Your photos are very, really nice.

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