Ruby-throated Hummingbird, adult male

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird, adult male
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, adult male868×1200 190 KB

I’ve been taking so many photos of flying hummingbirds this summer that I decided to try for some perched shots before they migrated. I attached a thin stick to the feeder pole using a plamp. This adult male obliged me one morning. This was taken in full shade so I had to keep my aperture wide and shutter speed slow even on a tripod. I tried for a shot in the afternoon in full sun but he would not oblige me.

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Is this a composite: No
Canon 90D, Sigma 150-600mm C, tripod
ISO 800, f6.3, 1/100s

@allensparks.wildlife
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What a knock-out background. Good strategy with attaching a more natural perch to an unnatural one. They do take breaks now and then, but not direction. Still, it’s a softly lighted shot with some terrific feather detail. Maybe a tiny bit more contrast? Such a sweet portrait. Those feet kill me.

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@Kris_Smith
Thanks Kristen. The background is a tree in the far distance.

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Wow, what a great shot, Allen. I love the pose, position in the frame, and the background. Nice work.

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Super pose and detail. Perhaps half a stop less saturation?

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Hi Allen
You have to love Hummingbirds, this one looks at pease. Your shot has nice framing and good detail.
Nice work.
Peter

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Wonderful detail and the gorget display is lovely! Perfect soft light – I doubt full sun would have been nearly as nice.

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Very nicely done - the BG looks almost unreal. Briljant details on the bird, and I like the vertical crop. The (lack of) light works great here ! Cheers, Hans