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Callalily

(15,220 posts)
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 01:47 PM Yesterday

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,934 posts)
3. These are beautiful shots, my dear Callalily!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:09 PM
Yesterday

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

Anyway, keep at it!

Callalily

(15,220 posts)
6. Oh my dear Peggy!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:16 PM
Yesterday

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

(154,934 posts)
7. Those tools will most likely make it easier to concentrate on the birds.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 02:39 PM
Yesterday

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

Be The Light

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

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

(9,030 posts)
20. Very good camera from reviews online. What lens/lenses do you use Callalily?
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:20 AM
12 hrs ago

Your photos are very, really nice.

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